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Who We Are
Run by Sheriffs, for Sheriffs
Since 1993, the Western States Sheriffs’ Association has helped law enforcement executives navigate the challenges unique to the West and stay connected with one another.
WSSA serves Sheriffs west of the Mississippi River across 19 states: Washington, Wyoming, Oregon, Utah, Idaho, California, Arizona, Nevada, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Texas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Iowa.
- Build an alliance when facing distinctive concerns
- Develop partnerships among Sheriffs from neighboring states
- Connect with other Sheriffs who understand your experiences
- Find an avenue to discuss matters unique to the Western U.S.
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Western States
1993
Year Founded
11
Committees
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Primary Focus Areas
Our Focus
Three Primary Focus Areas
Where WSSA concentrates its advocacy on behalf of western Sheriffs.
Border Security
Partnered with the Southwest Border Sheriffs Coalition and the Texas Border Sheriffs Coalition, WSSA emphasizes that border security is a nationwide concern affecting citizen safety.
Second Amendment
Members advocate for constitutional protections, monitor legislation, and have filed amicus briefs in cases in California, Maryland and Colorado.
Public Lands
WSSA maintains communication with the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management, and advocates for increased funding for Sheriffs serving public lands.
Our Mission
Keeping the Office of Sheriff Strong
The mission of the Western States Sheriffs’ Association is to assist sheriffs and their offices with federal and state legislative issues, address policy and procedural matters, develop guidelines to promote uniformity in matters that are important to sheriffs of the western United States and to work together to keep the office of the Sheriff strong.
Leadership
WSSA Leadership
Sheriff Tracy Glover
WSSA PresidentKane County, Utah
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Dave Brown, Sheriff (Ret.)
WSSA Executive Director360-513-9500
westernsheriff2@gmail.com
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Committees & Representatives
Get InvolvedSheriffs from across the West lead WSSA committees and represent their states.
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Develop partnerships for the concerns you face every day.
Registration is easy and affordable for even small agencies.
Connect With Us
PO Box 825
Stevenson, WA 98648
Dave Brown, Sheriff (Ret.)
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About WSSA
The Western States Sheriffs’ Association is comprised of Sheriffs and their command staff from 19 Western States that include Washington, Wyoming, Oregon, Utah, Idaho, California, Arizona, Nevada, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Texas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Iowa.