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Council honors police officers and high school sports teams at April meeting
Summary
At its April 21 meeting the Washington City Council presented proclamations recognizing WCHS wrestling and girls basketball teams and gave multiple commendations and life‑saving awards to Washington Police Department officers.
The Washington City Council used part of its April 21 meeting to recognize local achievements and public safety actions.
Mayor read proclamations honoring the Washington Community High School wrestling team for a successful season and the girls basketball team for a 36–2 season and a high state finish; coaches from both programs addressed the council and thanked the community.
Chief Mike McCoy and Deputy Chief Stevens presented departmental awards to officers for actions including assisting a citizen in danger, helping to identify and recover stolen property, and multiple life‑saving responses. Recipients named in council remarks included Derek Thomas, Nate Thompson, Officers Parales, Crowley, Foster, Sergeant Foster, Joe Duboce, Ryan Hunzicker, Ron Moore, Danton Alizer, Justin Casey (part‑time officer of the year) and Michael Brown (officer of the year). The chief said the awards were nominated by fellow officers and reviewed by department leadership.
Council and attendees applauded the honorees. There were no formal votes tied to the recognitions beyond the proclamations and letters of commendation.
