WASPC mulls expelling Pierce County Sheriff after controversial testimony
TL;DR
The Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs says it is considering expelling Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank after his Senate testimony, calling his remarks beyond reasonable dialogue and potentially threatening to legislators. The move comes while SB 5974 would impose stricter statewide sheriff standards and oversight, with WASPC planning an executive session to vote on expulsion."
- 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
- Controversial bill would give state board power to remove an elected sheriff KOMO
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