Alan Chesser

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137 appearances 1 recordings 1 series first heard Feb 2026 last heard 12 Feb

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But I will very plainly ask you to answer my questions quickly, concisely.

and not go on a long tirade because I'm going to do my best not to be disrespectful.

I don't want my time wasted either.

So first, if I were to classify your position as the highest law enforcement officer in the county, would that be a fair description?

That's correct.

Okay.

And as such, you made reference earlier that you're a constitutional office.

My colleague made reference that there are constitutional divisions amongst responsibilities between us and you.

What branch of government do you operate under?

Mecklenburg County.

What branch of government do you operate under, Sheriff?

Constitution of the United States.

Correct.

That is what establishes the branches of government.

I'm asking which branch you fall under.

Mecklenburg County.

I'm a duly sworn Mecklenburg County sheriff.

We answer to the people of Mecklenburg County.

This was not where I was anticipating getting stuck.

Are you aware of how many branches of government there are?

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