Pierce County Sheriff draws controversy over social media posts; could face decertification

A recent social media post from Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank asking about banning transgender people from owning firearms has drawn controversy within the LGBTQ+ community and the state.

“For the top law enforcement officer of Pierce County to act in this way is unacceptable,” said Jessica, a trans Pierce County resident.

KIRO 7 sat down with Sheriff Swank and asked him about the certification cases…

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