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Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs

VIDEO: Decertified WA sheriffs can now be ousted under controversial new law

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|Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026

VIDEO: Decertified WA sheriffs can now be ousted under controversial new law

A new Washington law lets an unelected board remove elected sheriffs or police chiefs for misconduct that ...

A new Washington law lets an unelected board remove elected sheriffs or police chiefs for misconduct that costs them state certification, raising concerns about free speech and political consequences. ...

Thursday, April 2, 2026
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Gov. Ferguson signs controversial law tightening standards for WA sheriffs

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|Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Gov. Ferguson signs controversial law tightening standards for WA sheriffs

Sheriffs must now meet strict standards or risk removal, with local officials appointing replacements ins ...

Sheriffs must now meet strict standards or risk removal, with local officials appointing replacements instead of voter recall, amid ongoing debate over constitutionality. ...

Wednesday, April 1, 2026
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Stricter standards for WA sheriffs approved in state Senate

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|Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026

Stricter standards for WA sheriffs approved in state Senate

The state Senate passed Senate Bill 5974 to tighten eligibility standards for sheriffs and limit voluntee ...

The state Senate passed Senate Bill 5974 to tighten eligibility standards for sheriffs and limit volunteer posses, sending the measure to the House. ...

Thursday, February 12, 2026
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VIDEO: Washington lawmakers clash over bills directed at limiting ICE officers

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|Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026

VIDEO: Washington lawmakers clash over bills directed at limiting ICE officers

A heated House committee hearing on legislation aimed at limiting ICE officers in Washington was temporar ...

A heated House committee hearing on legislation aimed at limiting ICE officers in Washington was temporarily recessed after sharp exchanges between lawmakers over testimony and procedural disputes. ...

Thursday, January 29, 2026
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Despite recruiting efforts, WA law enforcement numbers still lowest in country

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|Date: Thursday, December 26, 2024

Despite recruiting efforts, WA law enforcement numbers still lowest in country

Washington state faces a law enforcement staffing crisis, with the lowest per capita officer numbers in t ...

Washington state faces a law enforcement staffing crisis, with the lowest per capita officer numbers in the U.S., compounded by the pandemic and defund-the-police movement. ...

Thursday, December 26, 2024
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Bipartisan bill seeks $100 million for Washington law enforcement hiring

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|Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Bipartisan bill seeks $100 million for Washington law enforcement hiring

A bipartisan bill proposes $100 million to address police staffing shortages and public safety in Washing ...

A bipartisan bill proposes $100 million to address police staffing shortages and public safety in Washington. ...

Wednesday, December 18, 2024
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Battle Ground Police Department announces use of body-worn cameras

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|Date: Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Battle Ground Police Department announces use of body-worn cameras

The Battle Ground Police Department will begin using body-worn cameras on October 7. ...

The Battle Ground Police Department will begin using body-worn cameras on October 7. ...

Wednesday, October 2, 2024
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Washington state crime data not good compared to national average

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|Date: Friday, September 27, 2024

Washington state crime data not good compared to national average

Washington state crime rates exceed national averages with a 408% higher murder rate and a 144% increase ...

Washington state crime rates exceed national averages with a 408% higher murder rate and a 144% increase in vehicle thefts since 2019. ...

Friday, September 27, 2024
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Washington may alter stance ending lifetime supervision for highest-risk sex offenders

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|Date: Monday, August 19, 2024

Washington may alter stance ending lifetime supervision for highest-risk sex offenders

Washington may reconsider ending lifetime supervision for highest-risk sex offenders as the Sex Offender ...

Washington may reconsider ending lifetime supervision for highest-risk sex offenders as the Sex Offender Policy Board re-evaluates its stance. ...

Monday, August 19, 2024
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Violent crime down, vehicle theft up in latest Crime in Washington report

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|Date: Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Violent crime down, vehicle theft up in latest Crime in Washington report

The annual Crime in Washington 2023 report found that overall violent crime went down, but hate crimes an ...

The annual Crime in Washington 2023 report found that overall violent crime went down, but hate crimes and vehicle thefts increased. ...

Wednesday, July 10, 2024
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