05/27/2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Steve Strachan
Executive Director
(360) 486-2380
GRANT COUNTY SHERIFF JOE KRIETE ELECTED TO
LEADERSHIP POSITION FOR STATEWIDE LAW ENFORCMENT ORGANIZATION
(Lacey, WA) --- Grant County Sheriff Joe Kriete has been named President-elect of the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) Board of Directors. He will then assume the role of board president in 2027, leading the statewide association and helping guide its policy, advocacy, and strategic direction.
“Sheriff Kriete is a highly respected leader across Washington, and his election by his fellow Sheriffs and Chiefs reflects the confidence they have in his leadership and judgment,” said Steve Strachan, WASPC executive director. “He has consistently stepped forward to lead, and his service comes at a critical time for public safety in our state.”
“I am honored by the trust my colleagues have placed in me,” said Sheriff Kriete. “WASPC plays a critical role in strengthening collaboration across all levels of law enforcement, and I look forward to working with leaders across the state to advance policies, share best practices, and ensure we are doing everything possible to keep our communities safe.”
Founded in 1963, WASPC represents executive and senior management personnel from law enforcement agencies throughout Washington. With more than 900 members, the association includes county sheriffs, police chiefs, as well as leadership from the Washington State Patrol, the Washington Department of Corrections, and representatives of several federal and tribal agencies.
WASPC is the only association of its kind in the nation that brings together leaders from local, state, tribal, and federal law enforcement into a single organization working toward shared public safety goals. The association provides critical resources, training, and support to law enforcement agencies across the state, serving both members and non-members.
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