Washington State

Office of the Attorney General

Attorney General

Bob Ferguson

Kitsap County Sheriff's Office

Use of Force Policy Disclaimer

The Use of Force Policy and accompanying information below are provided as-is by the law enforcement agency

Agency's use-of-force policy is consistent with the AGO model policy:
No
Why agency's use-of force policy departs from the AGO model policy:
Sheriff's Office policy incorporates all requirements of RCW 10.120.020 regarding the Use of Force but does not incorporate aspects of the of the AGO policy which exceeded those state requirements.
How agency's use-of-force policy is consistent with RCW 10.120.020:
All aspects of 10.120.020 are covered and incorporated into agency policy.
Date policy last updated: