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Sammamish police chief highlights top safety rankings, staffing and new training
Summary
Police Chief Steve Leisen told the council Jan. 13 that Sammamish ranks highly for safety, outlined patrol and specialty staffing through the King County Sheriff's Office contract, described a no-cost active-shooter training partnership and announced a new canine and community engagement officer.
Sammamish Police Chief Steve Leisen told the City Council on Jan. 13 that the department’s contracted model with the King County Sheriff’s Office gives the city access to regional specialty units while maintaining locally focused patrols.
"Sammamish is currently ranked the number 1 safest city in Washington and number 8 in the nation according to US News and World Report based upon FBI violent crime statistics," Leisen said, adding that the ranking reflects community partnerships and proactive policing.
Leisen outlined department structure and staffing:…
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