(2) Preserve order at the polls.(3) Enforce the election laws under the direction of the precinct election board.(4) Upon direction from a precinct election officer, request assistance from a law enforcement officer if a violation of law or breach of the peace within the polls or chute has occurred or appears imminent.(b) The sheriff may leave the polls for the purpose of obtaining assistance from a law enforcement officer under subsection (a)(4).[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-5-8(a) part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.3-1997, SEC.45; P.L.114-2012, SEC.5; P.L.209-2021, SEC.5.
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