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In the Wild West, who was the leading lawman?
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In the Wild West, who was the leading lawman?

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sheriff

Step-by-step explanation:

The sheriff was the police captian for the town/village

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Answer:

The sheriff was always the leading lawman in those days.

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Towns in those days were very small and consisted of little authority, leaving the chief of police, or sheriff, the leading lawman.

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