Under CCP 2.17, a sheriff is designated as what in relation to public order within his county?

• A. Conservator of the Peace
• B. Law Enforcement Officer
• C. Public Safety Official
• D. Peacekeeper

Answer: (A)

The sheriff’s formal role for keeping order in the county is Conservator of the Peace. CCP 2.17 designates the sheriff as the Conservator of the Peace, a title that explicitly frames his duty to preserve public order, enforce laws, and act to prevent disturbances within the county. This designation highlights the legal authority and responsibility he carries to maintain peace and safety across the jurisdiction. While a sheriff is indeed a law enforcement officer, the statute specifies this particular title to define his relationship to public order. The other options don’t carry that formal designation in the statute, so they don’t fit the question as precisely.