Proposed law could allow state agencies to decertify elected sheriffs
Grant County Sheriff Joey Kriete takes the oath of office in November 2022. A bill before the Washington Legislature would enable the state to decertify sheriffs despite them being elected officials.
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(The Center Square) – Voters typically expect higher standards from law enforcement, but one proposal to align expectations across different levels would also allow Washington state to decertify an elected sheriff and more.
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