Authority As Maricopa County Sheriff
As elected Sheriff, Arpaio is the top law enforcement officer in Maricopa County. He is personally responsible for law enforcement in Maricopa County, including running the county jail, providing courtroom security, prisoner transport, service of warrants, and service of process. Arpaio delegates authority to deputies and other employees of the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO).
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