“Preserving the Past – Protecting the Future: A History of Missouri’s Sheriffs, Second Edition” explores the roots of the office of sheriff — the only law enforcement agency in the state directly accountable to the people it serves. This 11” x 8.5” coffee table book traces the history of the office back to the 1800s; details its development across Missouri’s 114 counties and the city of St. Louis; highlights notable events and criminals that shaped our state; honors the sheriffs who have served; and features photographs that provide a vivid glimpse into the past.