King County Sheriff Candidates Public Forums
King County Sheriff Candidates Public Forums
King County is appointing a new Sheriff – attend a public forum with the candidate finalists!
Thank you to everyone that participated in the Public Forums. They are over - but you may view recordings of the events at the links on the below. You may also read the candidates biographies below.
If you have comments or recommendations about the Sheriff Selection, you may contact your King County elected officials.
King County Executive Contact Information King County Councilmembers Contact Information
Click on the photos below for additional information about the candidates for King County Sheriff:
Background
The King County Sheriff’s Office is transitioning to an appointed, rather than elected, Sheriff, following the passage of a Charter Amendment in November 2020. As part of that process, the Public Safety Advisory Committee developed recommendations for the characteristics of the next Sheriff, focusing on a strong background in law enforcement, community leadership, and community partnerships; a reputation for integrity, honesty, and transparency; the ability to inspire and motivate change; and a commitment to equity, racial and social justice, and LGBTQ+ issues. These recommendations were reviewed by Executive Constantine and the King County Council and considered during the interview process.
As part of the job requirements, the successful candidate will need to be certified by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission within one year of appointment.
Watch the recordings from the two Public Forums:
April 18: https://vimeo.com/700486094
April 21: https://vimeo.com/700486632