Brown selected as 2005 legislator of year by police, sheriffs group

OLYMPIA – The state’s sheriffs and police officers have the back of Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown, D-Spokane.

The Washington Council of Police & Sheriffs (WACOPS) yesterday honored Brown with its 2005 Legislator of the Year Award.

Asked why WACOPS chose Brown, Lee Reaves, the organization’s governmental affairs director, called Brown a “class act.”

“Sen. Brown has always been an advocate for public safety. Her door is always open, and she’s very realistic about what she can and cannot accomplish,” Reaves said. “And, she’s a Gonzaga fan, so that’s personally a huge thing for me,” he joked.

Brown teased back.

“I guess I know who to call if I get into any trouble with the law.”

WACOPS is a professional organization that has protected the rights and quality of life of sworn law enforcement officers before the state Legislature for more than 35 years. With some 4,700 members, WACOPS represents more than 80 percent of all sworn police officers and deputy sheriffs in the state.

“Public safety is constantly on the minds of our constituents,” Brown said. “I applaud the work that WACOPS has done, and will continue to do, to keep the citizenry of Washington feeling secure and protected,” Brown said.

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