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Tumwater police and fire updates: new deputy police chief, promotions, medic unit staffing and large recruit turnout
Summary
Tumwater officials reported a new deputy police chief effective Oct. 1, upcoming promotions, the startup of a county medic unit in the city running at about 80% staffing, a crisis-response partnership and a large recruit event that drew about 60 attendees.
Carlos Keyless began his official appointment as deputy chief of police on Oct. 1 after serving in the acting role since March, department leaders told the commission. Keyless, who said he has worked for the city since 2002, described local promotions and ongoing recruitment efforts as helping address staffing needs.
Keyless said the department has a recruit in the academy who graduates next Wednesday and will enter field training for about three and a half months; another recent recruit completed the first phase of field training. He also said the department is…
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