WALKING THE BEAT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kuss: Sheriff’s Office Leadership Crisis Comes at Worst Possible Time for Kitsap County KITSAP COUNTY, WA — Rick Kuss, candidate for Kitsap County Sheriff, raised serious concerns about the leadership instability within the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office following Sheriff John Gese’s announced retirement and the ongoing departure of multiple executive leadership personnel. These departures occur as the Sheriff’s Office grapples with budget constraints, s

By Ryan Engdahl, Staff Writer Rick Kuss, candidate for Kitsap County Sheriff, has announced a bold new initiative he plans to implement if elected. "The most effective use of law enforcement officers is in preventing crime, not just arresting criminals," Kuss stated. "The county Sheriff should take the lead in creating a program that makes it extremely difficult to conduct criminal activity within Kitsap County." Kuss calls his proposal the Criminal Deterrence Umbrella (CD