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Sheriffs Leading the Work

WSSA committees bring Sheriffs from across the West together to plan our annual conference, track legislation, support jail operations, strengthen tribal relations and more. Committee work is one of the best ways for members to shape the association’s priorities.

Committees

WSSA Committees & Chairs

Strategic Planning

Chair: Sheriff Dave Brown (Ret.)

Conference & Training

Chair: Sheriff Leo Dutton

Jails

Chair: Sheriff Jared Rigby

Retired Sheriffs

Led by committee co-chairs

Fiscal

Chair: Sheriff Chip Kem

By-Laws

Chair: Sheriff Gary Bettencourt

Nominations

Chair: Sheriff Sarah Warner

Government Affairs

Chair: Sheriff Tracy Glover

Tribal Relations

Chair: Sheriff Brian Mueller

Communications & Technology

Chair: Sheriff Brett Schroetlin

Border Security (Ad Hoc)

Chair: Sheriff Leon Wilmott

Your voice matters in the West.

Whether through committee work, legislative outreach, or supporting a colleague, your participation drives our influence.

PO Box 825
Stevenson, WA 98648

Dave Brown, Sheriff (Ret.)

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.

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