In 2024, Sheriff Daniel Garcia was under formal investigation by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission for working as a peace officer without certification. ([chinookobserver.com](https://www.chinookobserver.com/news/local/sheriff-under-formal-investigation-by-cjtc/article_9c45e86c-b3cf-11ee-8be5-f76843b4fdd0.html?utm_source=openai)) Additionally, in 2025, a lawsuit was filed against Garcia alleging civil rights violations related to the censorship of mail sent to inmates at the Pacific County Jail. ([humanrightsdefensecenter.org](https://www.humanrightsdefensecenter.org/action/news/2025/lawsuit-alleges-civil-rights-violations-jail/?utm_source=openai))

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