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As a graduate of Session #226 in September 2006 and
candidate for the FBI National Academy Associates Section
I Representative, I respectfully request your support and
vote at the 2015 National Conference in Seattle this July.
Like most of you, throughout my career I have expe-
rienced the greatness and gratitude of our profession and
what we can accomplish when we all work toward a com-
mon goal. There is no other organization I have witnessed
or been a part of in my 32-year career that demonstrates
the ability of law enforcement leaders working together to
build a stronger and more vibrant association.
While attending the National Academy I was a Captain
with the Washington State Patrol. I retired after twenty-
five years of service to the state of Washington in February
2011 and was appointed as the Undersheriff for the Thur-
ston County Sheriff’s Office. I currently serve on several
boards and committees within my community and belong
to various service clubs.
While most of us belong to multiple organizations,
groups, and associations, nothing is more unique than the
NA affiliation and network. Spending 10 weeks with law
enforcement leaders from around the United States and
international was one of the most significant junctures of
my career. I have yet to cross paths with any graduate that
doesn’t feel the same way.
I have been extremely blessed to work for leaders who
value the National Academy Associates, it’s training, guid-
ance, and leadership development to support my involve-
ment. I have been an active member in the Washington
Chapter and with other various NA committees since 2006.
As I complete the second year of my term as Chapter Presi-
dent, I am very proud of our members and the work being
done in Washington State. I am very fortunate to be a part
of an active chapter working to be an integral part of the
law enforcement leadership and development throughout
the northwest.
I believe our National Executive Board has a tremen-
dous amount of responsibility and accountability to provide
service to over 17,000 NA Graduates. I will be dedicated to
that initiative. I am committed to help strengthen com-
munications between the chapters and the national office
and to provide the best guidance, leadership, and direction
through training, best practices, and tangible assets for our
members. I feel this can be achieved through the use of net-
working and technology. I am committed to bringing forth
new and innovative ideas and suggestions to ensure the
board hears the issues, shares the issues, and collectively
resolve the issues.
Finally, l want to develop new ways to communicate
the successes and challenges to maintain consistency with-
out compromising ingenuity and creativity. This is our
opportunity to celebrate the successes of the past and build
on the future. If you want to share your thoughts, I can be
reached at
branift@co.thurston.wa.us .I would appreciate
your support and VOTE.
Meet the Candidate
Section I Representative
TIMOTHY P. BRANIFF
Undersheriff
Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
Olympia, WA
Washington Chapter FBINAA