Olympia – Legislation to strengthen eligibility requirements and professional conduct standards for Police Chiefs, Marshals, and Sheriffs was signed by Governor Ferguson today. Senate Bill 5974, introduced by Sen. John Lovick (D-Mill Creek), will establish standardized eligibility requirements to serve as a Police Chief, Marshal, or Sheriff and require that they maintain CJTC certification for the duration of their terms. If a law enforcement leader is decertified for misconduct, they willl not longer be allowed to continue serving as a law enforcement leader. Regardless of whether the position is elected or appointed, all law enforcement leaders must:
- Be at least 25 years old;