gruntville OP t1_jdocnn4 wrote on March 25, 2023 at 10:35 PM

Reply to comment by LurkersWillLurk in PA Sheriffs Departments vs Most Other States Sheriffs by gruntville

Did PA Sheriffs ever have what someone would consider “traditional” law enforcement authority? Did they ever run the jails? I keep hearing they’re pushing to be full service agencies like most other states, which in theory makes functional sense, but confused why they aren’t and don’t seem to be making any headway with it.

Optimal_Bad_8965 t1_jdof01p wrote on March 25, 2023 at 10:53 PM

In my county the Sheriff department runs the jail.

gruntville OP t1_jdorqhv wrote on March 26, 2023 at 12:28 AM

Do you mind if I ask what county you are? I grew up in montco and live in Cumberland and none around me at any point did.

Optimal_Bad_8965 t1_jdp384g wrote on March 26, 2023 at 1:56 AM

Near the ny border. Very rural

Newguyisherehello t1_jdphay0 wrote on March 26, 2023 at 3:58 AM

pike county I’m guessing

Optimal_Bad_8965 t1_jdqg19g wrote on March 26, 2023 at 11:38 AM

Ha. More rural

gruntville OP t1_jdwxops wrote on March 27, 2023 at 8:08 PM

Potter? 🤔 I hear they call that “God’s County” haha