Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard
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Fewer than half the state’s officers are on track to complete the training ahead of a 2028 deadline, according to a recent audit. -
He declined to block the law, which has drawn two lawsuits from police leaders. -
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The latest is from the Washington State Sheriffs’ Association. A hearing on another case in eastern Washington is scheduled next week. -
The case has been delayed due to the Trump administration’s missteps serving state officials with the lawsuit. -
Supporters expect a lawsuit over the measure, which sets a path to remove problematic sheriffs from office. Opponents believe it’s overruling the will of voters. -
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But the new law’s once-chief supporter now has some misgivings about it. -
