Clark County Sheriff John Horch issued a statement addressing the recent City of Vancouver memorandum that restricts police from making arrests or issuing citations for certain misdemeanor crimes. Horch reassured residents that the Clark County Sheriff’s Office has no such directive and will continue to respond to calls for service and take appropriate enforcement action.
Enforcement of Misdemeanor Crimes
Sheriff Horch stated that his office will continue to make arrests and issue citations when there is probable cause that a crime has been committed. Decisions about whether criminal charges are ultimately filed remain the responsibility of the Clark County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Horch emphasized that his commitment to keeping the people of Clark County safe has not changed.
Original reporting: Clark County Today (Vancouver WA) — read the source article.