Mason County Sheriff Casey Salisbury reflects on 32 years in law enforcement

With only a few days left in his 16 years as Mason County Sheriff, Casey Salisbury sits down to reflect on his 32 years in law enforcement. Sheriff Salisbury starts by reflecting on some of the great football coaches at Shelton High School who taught him much more than football.  

While going to Central Washington University, he learns about the policing program, specifically the off-road vehicle part of it which got him on the path back to Mason County where he first became a deputy, then to Thurston, where he rose through the ranks and spent time on many different units including the gang unit, a DARE officer and more. Returning to Mason County in 2007 to run for Sheriff he and his staff have implemented many changes over the years which have increased the safety and security of the county while also making the Sheriff's Office in Mason county an accredited agency and overseeing new patrol vehicles, a north-end office and body cameras.  

Sheriff Salisbury talks about his family and their support over the years, how being the Sheriff has let him do some amazing things like attend the FBI academy and helping with Special Olympics Washington all while continually building trust in the community and respect across the state and beyond.

In 2023, current Chief Deputy Ryan Spurling will take the oath of office and become the next Mason County Sheriff and Casey believes Ryan will move the office to even greater accomplishments and higher standards.