In addition to keeping the peace, sheriffs' duties included but were not limited to:

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Sheriffs have historically served as the county’s top local administrator as well as the enforcers of the law, so their duties extend beyond just keeping the peace. Collecting taxes was a way to fund county operations and the courts, making it a traditional responsibility. Supervising elections is another administrative duty that helps ensure the electoral process runs smoothly and lawfully within the county. They also provide a range of other legal services, such as serving court papers, enforcing warrants, transporting prisoners, and maintaining court security. Since each of these functions has been part of the sheriff’s role, the best choice is that all of the above.