Birdwatcher, so, if I understand you correctly, you are saying it is better if we the people cannot remove the head of local law enforcement with elections? Which do you prefer, to be able to vote out the head of local law enforcement, or not to be able to vote out the head of local law enforcement?

I have no doubt that corruption exists in all levels of government. Whenever power is given, there is corruption. That's why you don't give anyone much power without them being subject to being voted out of office on a regular basis.