New Washington State troopers named, assignments announced
Summary
The Washington State Patrol presented commission cards and announced assignments for the newest troopers, including those assigned to Tacoma, Bellevue, Marysville and Port Townsend. The ceremony included both 122nd basic training graduates and lateral recruits.
Chief John Battiste and the training team presented commission cards and announced the names and assignments of the newly commissioned troopers. Announced assignments and hometowns included Tacoma, Bellevue, Marysville, Port Townsend, Bremerton, Oak Harbor and other detachments; the roster was read aloud by the training staff and recognized with applause.
Captain Kyle Smith emphasized that the graduates "took different paths" to arrive at this moment, noting that some completed the full cadet track while laterals brought prior law enforcement experience. The ceremony asked community members to support the new troopers and thanked field training officers for mentoring the recruits as they transition to road duties.
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