Sheriffs are, and should be, qualified (and disqualified) by voters

The Washington Coalition for Police Accountability (WCPA), a group that claims credit for recent Washington laws restricting law enforcement, has announced that its legislative priorities for 2025 include qualifications for, and restrictions on, the office of Sheriff. The Washington State Sheriff’s Association (WSSA) opposes the WCPA’s proposal and is recommending alternatives that empower our com...