Washington State Tightens Sheriff Rules
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Governor Bob Ferguson signs a new Washington state law, Senate Bill fifty-nine seventy-four, which imposes stricter requirements for sheriffs and police chiefs. The bill mandates officer certification, experience, background checks, and a clean record. Decertification for misconduct results in immediate removal from office. Candidates must meet age, education, and criminal record criteria, with counties covering the cost of background checks. The law reduces certification time for new sheriffs to nine months. Critics argue it targets outspoken leaders and infringes on local control, leading to potential legal challenges and a reshaping of who wears the star.
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