For most of U.S. history local jails have been operated by which of the following?

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Local jails have traditionally been operated by county sheriffs in the United States. This is because the sheriff is typically the highest-ranking law enforcement officer in a county and responsible for maintaining public safety. While some states may have a state corrections department that oversees all jails in the state, the day-to-day operations of the jail are usually left to the sheriff's office.

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