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Under sheriff Chris Thompson to retire June 19; replacement introduced and a new community member joins the BHAB

5489700 · July 28, 2025
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Under sheriff Chris Thompson told the Behavioral Health Advisory Board he will retire June 19 after nearly 35 years in law enforcement; the sheriff has nominated under sheriff Kilstad as his replacement and Karina Love was introduced to the board as a new community member with lived experience.

Under sheriff Chris Thompson told the Spokane County Behavioral Health Advisory Board that he will retire from the sheriff's office on June 19 after nearly 35 years in public service. "On June 19, I'll be retiring from the sheriff's office and, civilian law enforcement after just a bit more than 29 years in the civilian side and almost 35 in total," Thompson said.

Thompson said sheriff Knowles has selected his successor for the board seat: under sheriff Kilstad (name as introduced at the meeting). "He'll be taking my spot, after…

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