KCSO hosted Dr. Kevin Gilmartin’s presentation Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement
Crossposted from the KCSO Employee Newsletter The King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) was pleased to host Dr. Kevin Gilmartin on March 5 for the presentation of Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement, based on his groundbreaking book. First responders from agencies across King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties joined KCSO professional staff, members of the Peer Support Team, and others at the Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) for this event. Dr. Gilmartin holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Arizona and served for 20 years with the Pima County Sheriff’s Office in Arizona. He is also an adjunct instructor… Read More
Help your favorite nonprofit be part of the King County Employee Giving Program
Crossposted from KC Employee Giving Throughout the Annual Giving Drive, employees often ask why their favorite nonprofit is not part of the King County Employee Giving Program (KCEGP). Now is the time to help your favorite nonprofit by submitting a nonprofit referral! When a nonprofit participates in the KCEGP it allows King County employees to support that nonprofit through our program. It also allows employees to use their sick leave for volunteering benefit with that nonprofit. Read more.
‘At the Office” resources now available to employees on new SharePoint page
King County employees now have a new tool to make working in the office easier. The “At the Office” SharePoint page is a comprehensive, one-stop-shop with helpful resources for employees working in a King County building. The page provides tools for all King County employees including those working in a hybrid workspace, new employees, those changing buildings and/or departments, and those looking for a central hub for office resources. The page includes information about reserving conference rooms and County vehicles, submitting facilities fix-it requests, campus safety, “At the Office” best practices, workplace policies, employee… Read More
Transit Appreciation Week: Celebrating the people who keep our region moving
Executive Girmay Zahilay and the King County Council officially proclaimed this week, March 22–28, as Transit Appreciation Week. This is a special time of year to recognize the more than 6,100 Metro employees who work together to get people where they need to go safely and reliably. While transit operators are often the most visible, behind every trip is a network of people planning service, maintaining vehicles, supporting customers, and ensuring operations run smoothly. Please join us in celebrating all the transit workers who keep our region connected. This week, and every week, we… Read More
King County Executive Girmay Zahilay Appoints Dr. Susan McLaughlin to Lead King County Department of Community and Human Services
King County Executive Girmay Zahilay recently appointed Dr. Susan McLaughlin to serve as the Director of the King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS). Dr. McLaughlin currently serves as the department’s Acting Director. Dr. McLaughlin will lead the department tasked with providing affordable homes for people experiencing homelessness, coordinating publicly funded mental health and substance use disorder treatment, promoting youth mental health, stabilizing immigrant and refugees in the region, supporting residents who have intellectual and developmental disabilities to participate fully in community life, and strengthening the human services workforce. “Dr. Susan McLaughlin is a thoughtful leader who… Read More
Executive Zahilay shares February video update
Out in the field. Listening. Learning. Taking action. From meeting youth and healthcare workers to expanding transit and supporting flood response. Last month was all about showing up for our communities and building a stronger King County together. Click the video below for Executive Zahilay’s latest Executive Update!
New discounts available to Paramout Theatre, Seattle Opera, Kraken games, and Summit at Snoqualmie
Paramount Theatre: Employees can now take advantage of discounts to multiple performances at the Paramount Theatre, including current shows such as Les Miserables and Phantom of the Opera, as well as upcoming shows from the 2026-2027 season, including Harry Potter, Beauty and the Beast, and others. Discounted tickets for the 2026-2027 season will be available starting March 23 at 10 a.m. Purchase tickets here. Seattle Opera: The Seattle Opera has also provided a 20% discount for its upcoming show, Carmen, running May 2-17. Purchase tickets here, using promo code KING20. Seattle Kraken hockey: Additional discounted games in April… Read More
New reporting and performance-monitoring tool now available
Crossposted from the DES Express Employees and managers alike now have access to critical reports and data the Department of Executive Services (DES) Director’s Office uses for strategic planning, assessment and management. Robby White, Data and Analytics Manager for DES, created the online set of department-wide reports as a window into the department’s data analytics. “To me it’s part of accountability,” said White, who recently was selected into the career service position after serving in it as a special duty assignment for nearly a year. “Something like this is intended to create a better sense… Read More
DCHS strengthens oversight and accountability with new policies and improvements
Crossposted from Cultivating Connections By Dr. Susan McLaughlin, Acting Director of DCHS In 2020, the department’s priority was clear: Get resources to the community quickly and provide relief throughout the health emergency and into recovery. The Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) moved fast to deliver critical funding—from rental assistance to isolation and quarantine facilities—across the region when it mattered most. DCHS expanded partnerships with smaller, community-based organizations—trusted groups with deep roots in the neighborhoods they serve and a proven ability to connect people to the services they need. Read more.
King County drug court marks major milestone at graduation ceremony
Crossposted from the Seattle Times Four men accepted graduation certificates, commemorative coins, and orders dismissing their criminal cases at a Wednesday celebration marking their completion of the rigorous, five-phase King County Drug Diversion Court program. Their success represents a significant milestone for the therapeutic court that has now graduated over 3,000 participants since its inception in 1994. “Welcome to one of the most joyful days we have here in King County Superior Court,” said Judge Michael Scott, who began his two-year rotation presiding over the court in January. Read more.
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