“The Office of the Sheriff plays a distinctive role in the nation’s criminal justice and homeland security system and reflects a uniquely American tradition of a law enforcement leader who is elected. Over 99% of the nation’s sheriffs are elected and generally serve as the highest law enforcement officer in their respective counties”. (Kamatchus, “Statement of… on ‘Insurrection Act Rider’ and State Control of the National Guard”,” April 24, 2007, p. 1)