Which of the following is a difference between sheriffs' offices and police departments in the United States?
A)Sheriffs' offices do not provide court security to arrested persons,whereas police departments provide court security to arrested persons.
B)Sheriffs' offices tend to serve smaller areas with more people,whereas police departments serve larger areas with fewer people.
C)Sheriffs' offices typically function in rural areas,whereas police departments typically function in urban areas.
D)Sheriffs' offices provide custody to arrested persons till their intial appearance in court,whereas police departments provide police custody after the arrested persons appear in court.

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Sheriffs' offices generally operate in counties, often covering rural areas, while police departments are usually responsible for law enforcement within city limits, which are typically more urbanized.

Which of the Following Is a Difference Between Sheriffs' Offices