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Renton honors therapy dog, K9, detective and promotes officers at council meeting
Summary
At the April 6 council meeting, Renton’s police chief recognized therapy canine Oakley and K9 Jagger, awarded Detective Jarrett a Meritorious Service Medal for closing a 1994 cold case, and announced multiple promotions and employee-of-the-year awards.
Chief John Schultz opened a special presentation at the start of the April 6 Renton City Council meeting, saying policing "is not just about enforcement. It's about service, compassion, and commitment." He introduced new and promoted department members and recognized meritorious work.
The chief introduced Oakley, a two-year-old English yellow lab assigned as the department’s certified therapy canine, and her handler Officer Dockerty. Oakley is trained to help department employees, victims and witnesses cope with trauma; the chief…
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