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*Executing all orders of the board of county commissioners of its county, for which services it shall receive such compensation, out of the county treasury, as said boards may deem proper.
*Being conservator of the peace in its county.
*Suppressing tumults, riots, and unlawful assemblies in their counties its county with force and strong hand when necessary.
*Apprehending, without warrant, any person disturbing the peace, and carrying that person before the proper judicial officer, that further proceedings may be had against him or her according to law.
*Having authority to raise the power of the county and command any person to assist it, when necessary, in the execution of the duties of its office; and, whoever, not being physically incompetent, refuses or neglects to render such assistance, shall be punished by imprisonment in jail not exceeding 1 year, or by fine not exceeding $500.