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Shelby Parker sworn in as Olympia’s police chief; pledges community engagement
Olympia City Council · March 24, 2026
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Shelby Parker was sworn in and formally introduced as Olympia’s police chief; she announced a public meeting next Tuesday and councilmembers praised her experience and commitment to empathy and accountability.
Shelby Parker was sworn in as police chief of the city of Olympia on March 24, 2026, after a ceremony at the council chambers where City Manager Jay Bernie introduced her and the mayor administered the oath.
"I, Shelby Parker, do solemnly swear," Parker said as she repeated the oath before family and city leaders. Bernie…
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