Louisiana

She'll have to be ever vigilant that her questions are asked and answered accurately. When you're new it's difficult to identify knowledgeable people who are trustworthy. She'll need to ask more often than answer. Humor and poise in equal measure are #1 in any sheriff's go-to tool kit. In her case, every word she utters is potentially a nail in her professional coffin.

Public service, the essence and backbone of government, is not easy or to be taken lightly. Metropolitan sheriffs carry a huge lot of influence over the whole country. They've created a club wherein inexperienced members are highly challenged to merely survive.