# Mason County Sheriff Spurling: WA Decertification Law, 911 Center Grant & the DARE Car

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Podcast: [KMAS Radio](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kmas-radio-6380084)
Published: 2026-04-08T12:57:48+00:00
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Duration seconds: 597

## Resource

In this month's check-in, Jeff Slakey sits down with Mason County Sheriff Ryan Spurling for a wide-ranging conversation covering some of the most significant issues facing local law enforcement and the Mason County community right now. Governor Ferguson has signed the controversial law enforcement decertification bill into law — and sheriffs across Washington state are pushing back. Spurling breaks down what the 'may decertify' provision actually says, why he believes it threatens voters' rights to choose their elected officials, and what the upcoming constitutional challenge in the courts could mean for elected sheriffs statewide. On a brighter note: the 35th Legislative District's representatives helped secure a major federal grant for Mascom — Mason County's 911 emergency communications center. That funding will help modernize the system and eventually support the center's move from the Civic Center to the Port of Shelton facility. Spurling also shares the Sheriff's Office approach to growing community involvement in public safety — including a new partnership blending neighborhood watch programs with emergency preparedness efforts being led in part by the Hood Canal Improvement Club. The goal: help neighbors know their neighbors before the next major earthquake or snowstorm. Plus: the Mason County DARE patrol car is turning heads on I-5 — and has just been invited to lead the pace car at a Moto America motorcycle racing event at Ridge Motorsports Park. This conversation is brought to you by Our Community Credit Union. #MasonCounty #SheltonWA #FocusOnShelton #KMASRadio #MasonCountySheriff #RyanSpurling #WashingtonState #LocalNews #PublicSafety #LawEnforcement #EmergencyManagement #NeighborhoodWatch #DAREProgram #MotoAmerica #CommunityPolicing #911 #MasonCom #Washing…

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