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A 2021 law expanded Washington’s power to decertify police. Officers still avoid consequences

In 2021, Washington lawmakers expanded the state’s power to strip cops of their certification. In an effort to keep officers fired for certain types of misconduct out of law enforcement, they passed a…

  • 2021 Washington law expanded decertification power for police officers.
  • Officers with serious misconduct avoid state investigation due to unclear language.
  • Retained certified officers accused of felony conviction despite revocation in another state.

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