sheriff
US /ˈʃer.ɪf/
UK /ˈʃer.ɪf/

1.
xerife
an elected officer in a county who is responsible for keeping the peace
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The sheriff investigated the crime scene.
O xerife investigou a cena do crime.
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The sheriff's office issued a public warning.
O escritório do xerife emitiu um aviso público.