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Question 1

Deputy Sheriff’s Authority to engage in law enforcement activities:

Answer 1

-F.S. 30.07

“Sheriffs may appoint deputies to act under
them who shall have the same power as the Sheriff appointing them, and for the
neglect and default of whom in the execution of their office the Sheriff shall be
responsible.”

Question 2

Detention Deputies’ authority and responsibility:

Answer 2

-F.S. 943.10

“any person who is appointed or employed full time by the state or any political subdivision thereof, or by any private entity which has contracted with the state or county, and whose primary responsibility is the supervision, protection, care, custody, and control, or investigation, of inmates within a correctional institution; however, the term “correctional officer” does not include any secretarial, clerical, or professionally trained personnel.”