From 2005 to 2015 this blog presented news items and resources relating to trial advocacy and the legal system, with a focus on Washington State. It was developed to support the Trial Advocacy Program at the University of Washington School of Law, but broadened to include appellate practice, the courts, access to justice, and related topics. It is no longer active.
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Civilian Oversight of King County Sheriff?
Following a commission's recommendation, King County Executive Ron Sims proposed (and the King County Council approved) a civilian oversight office over discipline in the Sheriff's Office. The Police Officers Guild filed an unfair labor practice charge with the Public Employment Relations Commission. Now the guild is withdrawing its charge and has agreed to negotiate over the issue with Sims. Executive to open police union negotiations for civilian oversight- King County, News Release, Oct. 31, 2006.
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