Sunday, April 20, 2008

Sheriff’s popularity is created by an illusion

Maricopa County in Arizona's Sheriff Joe Arpaio is perceived a popular man - People equate his numerous public appearances to real crime fighting. But photo-ops can be deceptive. While old men on bicycles were being stopped, 70,000 court ordered warrants for arrests have not been served by the Sheriff’s office, including 45,000 for felonies.

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