King County Executive Dow Constantine announced Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021 that he has appointed Patti Cole-Tindall to serve as Interim King County Sheriff while the County conducts a nationwide recruitment process for a new Sheriff to be appointed in mid-2022.
Cole-Tindall will be the first person of color to serve as Sheriff in King County’s history.
The King County Sheriff’s Office provides police services to Burien as well as other cities.
Constantine also announced a new retention and recruitment bonus program for Sheriff’s officers.
Following the voter-approved passage of a Charter Amendment in Nov. 2020, the King County Sheriff’s Office is transitioning to an appointed, rather than elected, Sheriff. The Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) has developed recommendations for the characteristics of the next Sheriff, focusing on a strong background in law enforcement, community leadership, and community partnerships; a reputation for integrity, honesty, and transparency; the ability to inspire and motivate change; and a commitment to equity, racial and social justice, and LGBTQ+ issues.
“Patti’s background and experience in the Sheriff’s Office and across County government – working with labor, serving her community, and demonstrating integrity and transparency – make her uniquely qualified to step into this interim role. She embodies the key qualities we’re looking for as we begin to rethink community safety, hire the next generation of officers and search for a newly...
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