LAS VEGAS — A conference for a far-right sheriffs group this week drew a parade of felons, disgraced politicians, election deniers, conspiracy theorists and, in the end, a few sheriffs. The Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, or
’s finances aren’t public. It charges for events like this conference, offers a $99 yearly subscription for access to weekly webinars and solicits donations. It has also provided training sessions in nearly a dozen states, where police and sheriffs earn continuing education credits toward professional requirements. Last year, the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement ended the practice in the state.
volunteer Kenneth Hall sang an original song, “I Back the Sheriff,” to the music of the Bob Marley tune, I asked Mack why there weren’t more sheriffs at his conference. Mack said that didn’t matter. “There’s several candidates,” Mack said, noting the political signs littering the room.
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