Sheriff's Deputy: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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A sheriff's deputy often drives for a long time on quiet country roads, past farms and forests, to reach people who need help.
Through history
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Long ago
Sheriffs were some of the first helpers who looked after whole counties, so people in far-away places had someone to call on.
Tools of the trade
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Radio
A deputy keeps a radio close to talk with their team, so they can share news and ask for help when they need it.
A day in the job
- Morning patrolThe deputy starts the day by checking in on the radio, then drives the patrol car along country roads to keep an eye on the area.
Words to know
- County
- A county is a large area of land with its own towns, farms, roads and people. A sheriff's office looks after the whole county.
Quiz time
A sheriff's deputy only works in big cities.
A sheriff's deputy can help someone whose car stopped far from town.
A sheriff's deputy never helps neighbors who just want to talk.