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• Leads the municipal police department.
• Implements public‑safety strategy set by the mayor/council.
• Accountable to local officials and the public.

• Prosecutes crimes on behalf of the public.
• Decides which cases to charge and what plea offers to make.
• Works with police and victims; policies vary by office.

• Local legislative body for a city, town, or village.
• Passes ordinances, approves budgets, and conducts oversight.
• Members are elected by district or at‑large depending on the city.

• Serves court papers and executes warrants; duties vary by locale.
• May provide court security or limited patrol functions.
• Often elected; authority depends on state law.

• Role and powers defined by law or charter.
• Accountable to voters or appointing authorities.
• Coordinates with other offices to deliver services.

• Elected to represent constituents and vote on laws.
• Serves on committees that shape legislation.
• Term length and district size vary by level of government.

• Leads an executive office and manages programs and budgets.
• Implements laws passed by the legislature.
• Oversees agencies and appoints staff.

• Leads an executive office and manages programs and budgets.
• Implements laws passed by the legislature.
• Oversees agencies and appoints staff.

• Prosecutes crimes on behalf of the public.
• Decides which cases to charge and what plea offers to make.
• Works with police and victims; policies vary by office.

• Administers elections and maintains voter rolls.
• Certifies results and enforces election procedures.
• Coordinates with local officials and the public.

• Hears cases and issues rulings based on law and precedent.
• Operates within a defined jurisdiction.
• Selection method and term length vary by court.

• Elected to represent constituents and vote on laws.
• Serves on committees that shape legislation.
• Term length and district size vary by level of government.

• Trial‑level judges hear criminal and civil cases.
• Selection methods include election and appointment; varies by state.
• Terms and jurisdiction depend on the specific court.

• Serves as the city’s chief executive.
• Proposes budgets and oversees departments; powers vary by city charter.
• Signs or vetoes ordinances passed by the council in many cities.

• Trial‑level judges hear criminal and civil cases.
• Selection methods include election and appointment; varies by state.
• Terms and jurisdiction depend on the specific court.

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• Sets policy and oversees a defined program area.
• Holds public meetings and votes on proposals.
• Members may be elected or appointed.

• Elected nationwide to a four‑year term; limited to two terms.
• Signs or vetoes bills; issues executive orders; proposes a federal budget.
• Commander in Chief of the armed forces.
• Appoints federal judges and top executive officials with Senate confirmation.

• Leads an executive office and manages programs and budgets.
• Implements laws passed by the legislature.
• Oversees agencies and appoints staff.

• Sets policy and oversees a defined program area.
• Holds public meetings and votes on proposals.
• Members may be elected or appointed.

Situation: Heavy rains caused rapid flooding along the Riverbend corridor, threatening low-lying homes and cutting access to a senior community.

Approach: Activated the Emergency Operations Plan, staged high-water vehicles, and established a unified command with fire/EMS and county public works. Deputies executed door-to-door notifications, used the county alert system for evacuation routes, and staffed two shelters with volunteer coordinators.

Outcome: Zero fatalities or serious injuries, 128 residents evacuated, and primary roads reopened within 36 hours. Post-incident debrief produced updated road-closure maps and a new sandbag distribution protocol prior to future storm systems.

Provide 24/7 patrols across unincorporated areas, respond to calls for service, and deter crime through visible presence and community engagement.

Operate the county jail, ensure safe inmate transport, and provide courtroom security for judges, jurors, and the public.

Conduct criminal investigations, manage evidence, and deploy specialized units (K-9, search & rescue, marine, and traffic) as needed.

• Usually elected countywide.
• Operates the county jail, serves court papers, and patrols unincorporated areas.
• Coordinates with other local, state, and federal law enforcement.

• Sets policy and oversees a defined program area.
• Holds public meetings and votes on proposals.
• Members may be elected or appointed.

• Leads an executive office and manages programs and budgets.
• Implements laws passed by the legislature.
• Oversees agencies and appoints staff.

• Apportioned by population; two‑year terms.
• Initiates revenue bills; writes and votes on federal laws.
• Represents a congressional district in the U.S. House.

• Two per state; six‑year staggered terms.
• Writes and votes on federal laws; ratifies treaties; confirms nominees.
• Represents entire state in the U.S. Senate.

• Serves as the city’s chief executive.
• Proposes budgets and oversees departments; powers vary by city charter.
• Signs or vetoes ordinances passed by the council in many cities.