Sheriff Joe Issues Massive Challenge To Sharpton... Will He Accept? Sheriff Joe Arpaio, known to the public as Americas toughest sheriff and also one of the most controversial, recently made a public challenge to Al Sharpton. Lets come on down here, Sheriff Joe told KSAZ. I think youre the prime guy that ought to go through this and learn a lesson. The statement came after Phoenix-based Jarrett Maupin took up the challenge of going through three police training simulations in which the officer has to encounter life-threatening situations. After going through the simulation, Maupin had shot an unarmed suspect. He spoke publicly about is new appreciation of what police officers are forced to go through. I shot because he was in that zone, Maupin told reporters. I didnt see him armed. He came clearly to do some harm to my person. Its hard to make that call; it shakes you up. I didnt understand how important compliance was, but after going through this; yeah, my attitude has changed. This is all unfolding in 10 to 15 seconds. People need to comply with the orders of law enforcement officers for their own sake. What do you think of the invitation extended to Sharpton? Will he accept the challenge? 