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Police report details evidence room overhaul, staffing updates and recent arrest
Summary
Chief Geates showed before-and-after photos of evidence-processing improvements, described new patrol marking designs, and summarized a recent agency assist with Ephrata PD that led to an arrest on robbery and related charges; he also outlined multiple staffing updates.
Chief Geates told the council staff had organized the evidence-processing and office supply storage room and presented before-and-after photos. He said a vehicle-marking design has been submitted to improve patrol visibility during day and night.
Chief Geates summarized a recent agency assist with Ephrata PD that resulted in an arrest on charges including robbery, suspected drug DUI, eluding and driving on a suspended license. He reported two lateral hires completed background checks and will start soon, another candidate is mid-process, and a recruit at the academy is about halfway through training. Officer Jensen will transfer to GCSO mid-month.
