Photo from Unsplash
A recent transplant from Florida to Worcester County sparked an interesting discussion on social media. The newcomer was curious about the role of the County Sheriff’s Office in Massachusetts, as it seemed different from what they were used to in Florida. In Florida, the Sheriff’s department is the primary law enforcement agency, but in Worcester County, it appears that town police and State Troopers are the main law enforcement entities. The newcomer posed several questions: What do the Sheriffs in Worcester County do? Can they pull you over? Do they assist local police?
Answers from Social Media
The discussion on Reddit provided some enlightening answers. One user explained that the Sheriff’s Office in Massachusetts is responsible for running the jails and serving legal notices. Another user added historical context, explaining that the role of the Sheriff’s Office is a remnant of a time when Massachusetts had an extra level of government at the county level, which was dismantled in the 80s and 90s…