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Five corrections officers sworn in; Kent corrections facility earns renewed WASPC accreditation, council says
Summary
Chief Padilla introduced and the mayor swore in five new Kent corrections officers. Council member Boyce announced the Kent Corrections Facility and the police department were reaffirmed as accredited by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) with no deficiencies.
Kent Police Chief Padilla introduced five newly hired corrections officers at the Oct. 21 council meeting and Mayor Dana Ralph administered their oaths of office.
Chief Padilla said the jail had recently experienced retirements and personnel movement and that the five new officers restored the facility to full staffing. The officers introduced to the public and sworn in were identified as Daniel Bartlett, Harmon Gruwell, Austin…
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