Washington Sheriff Faces Expulsion After Threatening Senate Remarks
TL;DR
The Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs says it will consider expelling Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank after his Senate testimony was viewed as inflammatory and potentially threatening; the move relates to SB 5974, which would tighten eligibility for sheriffs and could vacate his office if his law-enforcement certification is revoked, while Swank has criticized the bill and warned residents might surround a Tacoma building if he were removed.
- Police group to consider expelling Sheriff Keith Swank for ‘threatening’ remarks Tacoma News Tribune
- WASPC considers expelling Pierce County sheriff after testimony to lawmakers king5.com
- Pierce County sheriff’s comments may get him kicked out of statewide police group MyNorthwest.com
- Pierce County sheriff may get expelled from WA law enforcement association The Seattle Times
- Washington bill to change elected sheriff eligibility draws debate FOX 13 Seattle
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