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Sheriff outlines staffing, training and community programs; memorial planned at Hall of Justice

Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners · March 31, 2026
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Summary

Sheriff Thurman provided broad operational updates including staffing changes, a proposed law-enforcement memorial funded in part by donations, canine and marine program activity, and 2025 statistics (about 30,665 calls for service, 120 DUIs and 146 death investigations).

Sheriff Thurman briefed the board on staffing, training, community programs and operational statistics. He said facilities has a new project manager and noted recent promotions and an upcoming retirement; several deputies were assigned to regional academies and training partnerships.

Thurman described a proposed law-enforcement memorial for the Hall…

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