The Kitsap County Board of Commissioners on Monday appointed Chief of Corrections Penny Sapp to serve as acting sheriff, ensuring a transition of power following the abrupt retirement announcement of Sheriff John Gese.
While Sapp will hold the authority of the office starting June 29, she is essentially holding the line until the Kitsap County Democrats can produce a list of three nominees for the commissioners to review.
Penny Sapp’s Long-Term Career Within the Kitsap Sheriff’s Office Penny Sapp is by no means a newcomer to the KCSO.
The Kitsap Sun clarifies that Sapp's appointment as "acting" sheriff is a necessary administrative bridge because the law requires an officer to be in charge of the department at all times to maintain civil authority.
The outcome of the November election will determine the long-term direction of the KCSO.
Kitsap County commissioners appoint corrections veteran Penny Sapp as acting sheriff following the sudden departure of John Gese and four top leaders.