History
On February 4, 1821, John G. Camp was appointed as the first Sheriff of the district, which at that time encompassed both Erie and Niagara County. After the district of Erie County was established, Camp remained in office as the Sheriff of Erie County until December 31, 1822.
United States President Grover Cleveland began his political career as Sheriff of Erie County in 1871. He went on to become Mayor of the City of Buffalo, Governor of the State of New York and President.
The Erie County Sheriff is, as most of more than 3,000 sheriffs in the United States, an elected official. He is elected to a term of office for four years, must devote full-time to his duties, and may not hold any other public office.
The men and women, within the various divisions of the sheriff's Office, provide a wide range of services to the County's residents. In addition to 1,058 square miles (2,740 km2) of land area, Erie County has 90 miles (140 km) of shoreline, the waters of which also come under the jurisdiction of the Office.
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