Advantages Of Hiring The Sheriffs

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There is a continual debate among many about our local sheriffs of today. Many people believe that we should continue with the system of electing them as we do today. However, others think it would be best to hire them. If we began hiring the sheriffs based upon their credentials it would not only bring forth better sheriffs, but make getting rid of one easier too. Most sheriffs are only in power because they are liked around the area. Some places do not require their sheriffs to have any policing background. How can you expect to receive a good sheriff without having requirements set up? Sheriffs should be appointed based upon merit, experience, education, and quality. To begin, in the United States today, we elect our sheriffs. In many …show more content…

Hiring the sheriffs would allow a simpler and faster way of appointing them; rather than the long, strenuous period of election which we struggle through today. Also, if the sheriff does not do his job, firing him would be much easier than if he were elected. Today, if you have an insufficient sheriff there is nothing you can do about it. You must wait until there is another election, and more candidates to choose from. However, if they were hired, the firing process would be smooth and easy. In addition, hiring these officials gives you a greater margin of success. The city council would be able to make requirements for those wanted to become a sheriff. If there are qualifications set for people wanting to run for sheriff, then the irresponsible, unqualified sheriffs will not be present. Hiring the sheriffs creates a greater chance of receiving a good sheriff. Many sheriffs today are unqualified, and incapable of performing their …show more content…

The act of electing a sheriff is such a long process. Also, if the sheriff does not uphold his duties, there is no way to get rid of him. Electing them creates a greater margin of failure. If one candidate is popular among the city, or county, then that candidate is most likely to win, no matter what his credentials are! Hiring the officials would be a fast process, and create a greater chance of success. Also, if they turn out to be insufficient, then the firing process would be easy. Hiring them allows the authorities to appoint someone who meets the right standards by reviewing their applications, interviewing them, and confirming that they are capable of upholding the law. In many different ways hiring the sheriffs would be much more successful than electing

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