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Council accepts interagency agreement allowing SLPD officers to participate in WEMS traffic-safety events
Summary
The council unanimously approved the WEMS interagency agreement with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, allowing the Soap Lake Police Department to take part in regional traffic-safety events and receive wage reimbursements under WEMS.
The Soap Lake City Council unanimously accepted a WEMS interagency agreement between the Washington Traffic Safety Commission and the Soap Lake Police Department on March 18, 2026. Councilmember Bryson moved the agreement and Councilmember Carlson seconded; the minutes record the motion as carried unanimously.
Police Chief Canady explained the agreement is the same contract SLPD has used before and allows officers to participate in traffic-safety events in the area with wages reimbursed by WEMS. The minutes do not list specific event dates or reimbursement amounts.
