The Times - Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley

Dear Editor,

My son is a Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Deputy. Every day, I pray the safety of every deputy because their job is inherently dangerous, unpredictable, and mentally and physically taxing. They do their job without complaint and without looking for any thought of reward. I know they appreciate the public’s support as we are fortunate to live in a county where law enforcement is respected and valued.

In recent weeks, however, I have seen a few members of the public take to social media sites and other news outlets attacking the deputies over preference on who should be our ne...