<P> Indiana Sheriffs may also appoint Special Deputies to act as private security police for businesses . These Special Deputies are only empowered during the course of their employment hours and do not have any police authority when not actively working . Special Deputies appointed who work for the Sheriff's Department or other municipal or governmental agencies are limited only by any written limitations and specific requirements imposed by the sheriff and signed by the Special Deputy </P> <P> Additionally, the Indiana Supreme Court appoints a sheriff to maintain the safety of the judiciary and court facilities . The Supreme Court Sheriff also serves the papers and orders of the court . </P> <P> The Elkhart County Sheriff's Department was the first Sheriff's office in the nation to receive accreditation through CALEA . (Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies) </P> <P> Under an agreement between Indianapolis Mayor Bart Peterson and Marion County Sheriff Frank J. Anderson, the Sheriff was responsible for overseeing the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department following the Department's creation in January, 2007, until the agreement was rescinded by Peterson's successor as Mayor, Greg Ballard effective on February 29, 2008 . </P>

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