The Walla Walla County Sheriff's Office announced leadership updates on August 31, 2026, including the appointment of Richard Schram as Chief of the Operations Division and Janey Gutierrez as Chief of the Administrative Services Division. The office also published its Vision, Mission, and Core Values, including seven Core Values represented by the seven-pointed star badge. The Vision states the office aims to be 'amongst the finest law enforcement agencies in the State of Washington' and make Walla Walla 'the safest county in the nation.' The office's contact information and hours remain unchanged, with the office located at 240 West Alder Street, open 8:00 A. M. to 5:00 P. M. Monday through Friday.
Sheriff's Office Updates Leadership Structure
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- ⚠The Walla Walla County Sheriff's Office announced leadership updates on August 31, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠Richard Schram was appointed as Chief of the Operations DivisionNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠Janey Gutierrez was appointed as Chief of the Administrative Services DivisionNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The office published its Vision, Mission, and Core ValuesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ✓The Vision states the office aims to be 'amongst the finest law enforcement agencies in the State of Washington'“The Vision of the Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Office is to be amongst the finest law enforcement agencies in the State of Washington; one which consistently delivers the highest quality public service in an effort to make Walla Walla the safest county in the nation.”
- ✓The Vision states the office aims to make Walla Walla 'the safest county in the nation'“The Vision of the Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Office is to be amongst the finest law enforcement agencies in the State of Washington; one which consistently delivers the highest quality public service in an effort to make Walla Walla the safest county in the nation.”
- ⚠The office's contact information remains unchangedNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ✓The office is located at 240 West Alder Street“Walla Walla County Sheriff's Office240 West Alder Street, First FloorWalla Walla, WA 99362”
- ✓The office is open 8:00 A. M. to 5:00 P. M.“Office Hours 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.Monday Through Friday”
- ✓The office is open Monday through Friday“Office Hours 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.Monday Through Friday”
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