Walla Walla Sheriff's Foundation

07/31/2025

03/04/2024

Please help if you can. Steve and L&G have been great supporters of the Sheriff's Foundation and Law Enforcement.

On Saturday February 17th Steve Gerling had an unfortunate freak accident while riding a mecha… Rachel Jozic needs your support for Steve Gerling Medical Fund

03/02/2024

Our thought and prayers go out to the WSP troopers family. Thank you for your service.

01/26/2024

If you know of a child that would love to a Chief for a day please nominate them.

Remember meeting all of great Chiefs for a Day last spring and summer? Well, it is time to start the nomination process for Chief for a Day 2024. Deadline for entries is March 15. Participating agencies include Walla Walla Police Department, College Place Police Department, Milton-Freewater Police Department, Walla Walla County Sheriff's Office, Columbia County Sheriffs Office, Walla Walla Fire Department, Walla Walla County Fire District 4, College Place Fire Department, Washington State Patrol, and Washington State Penitentiary. If you know of a child that fits the qualifications, please complete the nomination form at bit.ly/ChiefForADay2024

12/11/2023

Our deputies had a great time at shop with a Cop. Our foundation president was one of Santa's helpers.

12/11/2023

I hope you all have our LEO on your nice list.

12/04/2023

September 30th, 2019, WWSO lost one of the finest humans to ever wear a badge, Retired Chief Deputy John King. John came to us in March of 2013 when he was appointed as the Chief Criminal Deputy by Sheriff Turner. After a few years as the Chief of Operations, John retired but stayed on with Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Office as a Reserve Deputy. John again came back on as the interim Chief Deputy in 2018 before going back to his Reserve status where he remained until his passing.

Prior to his time with us in Walla Walla, John was a police officer in California. In May of 1979, John started his law enforcement journey, at the age of 20, with Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. In November of 1979 John went to work at Fullerton Police Department. In July of 1987 John started with the Drug Enforcement Agency. Then in February of 1989, John began his career at the Los Angeles Police Department where he retired in 2013 as a Lieutenant.

It is safe to say, the history above barely covers the tremendous sacrifice John, and his family selflessly gave during his 41 years of service. John was also an instructor, in his spare time, for FBI-LEEDA, not a position easily acquired. The cadre on hand with that organization boasts a resume to rival anyone in leadership, John included!

Anyone who knew John was drawn to him; it was unavoidable. His vast knowledge and insight into all things were astounding; he could have written a best seller. John took pride in his family, often bragging about them, and was an avid outdoorsman and well known at the YMCA. John will probably be most fondly remembered by members of WWSO as being a cop’s cop with a sense of humor that could draw a crowd. John was fair and honest, and you always knew where you stood with him. He truly was someone to idolize.

In his memory, WWSO is continuing our fundraising efforts this year to donate money in John’s name to Providence Saint Mary Cancer Center! If you see a deputy with a beard in December, you will know John has a special place in their heart and they have also personally donated and proudly wear a beard in his honor!


To donate: https://give.providence.org/WA/stmary/wwcountysheriff

11/27/2023

***UPDATE***

Emma has been located safely in the King County area. She is being transported to a local police department until her family can be reunited with her.

**Updated to Amber Alert**

Update on missing juvenile. Any information please call 509-628-0333, case 23-11804.