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Substitute bill would standardize eligibility and background checks for chiefs, marshals and sheriffs; limits on volunteers clarified
Summary
Substitute HB 1399 would set uniform eligibility and background requirements for police chiefs, marshals and sheriff candidates, require CJTC verification and timelines, restrict uncertified volunteers’ law‑enforcement duties and repeal statutes on police matrons.
Substitute House Bill 1399 would revise eligibility and background‑investigation requirements for police chiefs, marshals and sheriff candidates across Washington, require certification timelines tied to the Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC), and restrict duties for volunteers or specially commissioned officers who are not certified.
Nut graf: Supporters said the bill strengthens consistency and professionalism across jurisdictions by aligning minimum qualifications and background checks; opponents, including the Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs, warned some provisions risk constitutional conflict or unintended operational impacts and asked for more negotiation with…
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