In the box gleam a ten-pointed star, etched and enameled with the word "Sheriff," and ten companion-stars, of five points each, which declare "Deputy."

"You expressed some concern over the safety of your people. The deputy badges confer some protection against evil, and resistance to fire. Whoever wears the sheriff badge is aware of the identity, condition, direction, and distance, of the wearers of each of the deputy badges." Worth noting is that he hasn't mentioned any fire-protection from the sheriff badge, but perhaps there's a reason for that.