2 Law Enforcement Reforms Advance At King County Council
SEATTLE, WA — Two key law enforcement reforms could end up on the November ballot after four King County councilmembers advanced recommendations Wednesday.
If the legislation is approved by the council, voters will decide whether to transform the King County Sheriff into an appointed position and grant the county's Office of Law Enforcement Oversight subpoena power.
"These are important reforms that can help improve our justice system," Councilmember Rod Dembowski said. "They have been thoroughly vetted and developed with public input over many months. OLEO must have the power it needs to conduct its mission. A decade of opposition to its authority needs to end, and end now."
The Charter Review Commission recommended both changes in a report last year, following more than 18 months of discussion.
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