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Open Carry Members,
My name is Robin Farris and I am the campaign manager for King County Sheriff Steve Strachan. I appreciate that one of your members (Kevin) reached out to me. We had a very thoughtful and enlightening conversation about open carry; what it means and a frank discussion about law enforcement best practices.
One best practice of issuing a training bulletin for 911 dispatchers and deputies to educate them on open carry laws. I have spoken with the Sheriff and he indicated that it is a good idea and will consider implementing it. I will look for a copy from another law enforcement agency if that is available on this site.
The Sheriff does not personally own a firearm; however, he does support the Second Amendment. He does not have an agenda or desire to impede citizen's liberties. In a memo to all deputies, he stated:
"Stay within the bounds of your authority. Law enforcement personnel are granted extraordinary powers. We have the power to detain, search and confine people. We are authorized to use force. In exchange for this extraordinary grant of authority, the public expects us to use it wisely, and within the confines of the law. Abusing our authority, even in small ways, undermines public trust and confidence in our office and in the rule of law."
I welcome the opportunity for further discussion on best practices in law enforcement and will pass all information from this thread onto the Sheriff.
Thank you again for contacting the campaign and giving us an opportunity to address your community's concerns.
Sincerely, Robin Farris
253-905-2451
My name is Robin Farris and I am the campaign manager for King County Sheriff Steve Strachan. I appreciate that one of your members (Kevin) reached out to me. We had a very thoughtful and enlightening conversation about open carry; what it means and a frank discussion about law enforcement best practices.
One best practice of issuing a training bulletin for 911 dispatchers and deputies to educate them on open carry laws. I have spoken with the Sheriff and he indicated that it is a good idea and will consider implementing it. I will look for a copy from another law enforcement agency if that is available on this site.
The Sheriff does not personally own a firearm; however, he does support the Second Amendment. He does not have an agenda or desire to impede citizen's liberties. In a memo to all deputies, he stated:
"Stay within the bounds of your authority. Law enforcement personnel are granted extraordinary powers. We have the power to detain, search and confine people. We are authorized to use force. In exchange for this extraordinary grant of authority, the public expects us to use it wisely, and within the confines of the law. Abusing our authority, even in small ways, undermines public trust and confidence in our office and in the rule of law."
I welcome the opportunity for further discussion on best practices in law enforcement and will pass all information from this thread onto the Sheriff.
Thank you again for contacting the campaign and giving us an opportunity to address your community's concerns.
Sincerely, Robin Farris
253-905-2451