 A film about the duties (or lack thereof) of Sheriff Fred Heflin of a small New Jersey town occupied exclusively by Police Officers from New York City-the place Freddie wishes he was employed. His job is to look after the menial police tasks while the residents make and break the law as they see fit. The film progresses and Freddie develops a sudden motivation to do the right thing and become the legitimate law in town. An idea which meets with opposition.