One-on-one with the New York City sheriff
Contrary to popular belief, New York City indeed has a sheriff. And yes, he has a mustache and wears a large hat.
First created in 1626 – making it the oldest law enforcement agency in the United States – the sheriff’s office was, at one point, the only law enforcement agency in the city. It patrolled the streets, arrested people for criminal and civil improprieties, ran the city’s jail and enforced court orders.
Nearly 500 years after its creation, its role looks quite different.