The King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) is seeking applicants to serve on the newly formed KCSO Community Advisory Board.  The purpose of the KCSO Community Advisory Board is to gather a diverse set of public safety experts and advocates to support and advise both the Sheriff and the King County Executive (Executive) on creating a just, dynamic, and responsive public safety system.  Objectives of the Community Advisory Board include:

• Advise Executive and the King County Sheriff on policy concepts and implementation;
• Serve as the community voice on public safety and law enforcement issues; and
• Create a forum for trust building between law enforcement and community.

The Community Advisory Board will have between 10 and 15 members, drawn from the following categories:

• Unincorporated Rural King County;
• Unincorporated Urban King County;
• KCSO Contract Cities*;
• Community Groups; and
• Business Groups

Additionally, the Community Advisory Board will strive for a diverse set of participants, including representatives from BIPOC communities, youth, and those with prior justice system involvement.

Individuals interested in serving on the Community Advisory Board should submit a letter of interest, explaining their desire and qualifications for serving on the Board.  The applicant should also identify in their letter which of the membership categories identified above they represent.

 *Contract Cities:  Beaux Arts, Burien, SeaTac, Carnation, Covington, Kenmore, Maple Valley, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, Newcastle, Sammamish, Shoreline, Skykomish, Woodinville.

Submittal

Letters can be submitted via email to: sheriff@kingcounty.gov  

Written letters can be sent to:

King County Sheriff's Office
516 Third Avenue, Room W-116
Seattle, WA 98104-2312
Attn:  KCSO Community Advisory Board

 Letters of Interest must be received by January 31, 2023.