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Lake Stevens Police department swears in new officer; recognizes employees for arrests, rescues and operational projects
Summary
At its March 11 meeting the Lake Stevens City Council and police chief swore in Officer Eric Everest and presented awards including officer of the year, a rescue award, leadership and supervisory recognitions, and certificates for community-policing work.
Lake Stevens Police Chief (identified in the meeting as Chief Azizo) administered the oath of office March 11 to newly sworn Officer Eric Everest and used the council meeting to present multiple staff awards recognizing arrests, lifesaving work, records and technology improvements, volunteer service and community-engagement efforts.
Everest, hired Aug. 27, 2024 from the U.S. Marine Corps, graduated from the Burien police academy on March 5 and will remain on field training until June 19, 2025, the chief said while swearing him in.
The department also presented the 2024 Officer of the Year award to Corporal Chris…
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