NSA /WSSA Statement on Legislative Efforts in WA and NY

The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) and the Western States Sheriffs’ Association (WSSA) stand united in opposition to recent legislative efforts in Washington State and New York State to undermine the constitutional and statutory authority of the Office of Sheriff. Proposals, in part, to create unelected oversight boards or committees empowered to direct or remove elected sheriffs constitute a direct attack on a constitutionally established office. Simply put, this is an affront to the citizens who elect their sheriffs through the democratic process.