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Spokane Sheriff Seeks More Authority Over Deputies

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SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - Spokane Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich is seeking more authority to fire deputies who break the law.
    
State Rep. Kevin Parker of Spokane is sponsoring a bill supported by Knezovich and other sheriffs around Washington.
    
It would prevent deputies who are fired for lying or law-breaking from winning their jobs back through arbitration.
    
Parker says it would help restore public trust in law enforcement.