Rep. Dave Hayes named ‘2013 Legislator of the Year’ by law enforcement association

Rep. Dave Hayes named ‘2013 Legislator of the Year’ by law enforcement association

The Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs (WACOPS) has named Rep. Dave Hayes as its “2013 Legislator of the Year” for the House Republican Caucus. An assistant ranking member of the House Public Safety Committee, Hayes, R-Camano Island, is in his first term in the Legislature, serving the 10th Legislative District. He is also a sergeant with the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office and a former president and executive board member of WACOPS.

“As a law enforcement officer and former president of the Washington Council of Police and Sheriff’s, Representative Hayes understands the interests of our members and is a great advocate of our issues in the Legislature,” said WACOPS President Craig Bulkley. “This award is to show our appreciation for his work to help law enforcement officers across the state of Washington in their efforts to protect and serve the public.”

“I believe one of the highest priorities of government must be to protect citizens and keep our streets and neighborhoods safe. WACOPS is made up of men and women in law enforcement who are dedicated to protecting and serving our communities,” said Hayes. “It is a great honor to be recognized by this statewide group and my peers in law enforcement.”

The award was issued during WACOPS’ Winter Membership Meeting last week in Olympia. Hayes was joined by several law enforcement officers from the Camano Island/Stanwood area, including: Dave Osman, Jim Phillips, Rich Phillips and Joe Uhrich.

In addition to Hayes, WACOPS also recognized Sen. Kirk Pearson of the Senate Republican Caucus, Sen. Jeannie Darnielle of the Senate Democratic Caucus, and Rep. Marcus Riccelli of the House Democratic Caucus.

For more information about Rep. Hayes, visit: www.representativedavehayes.com.

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