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Blue Alert

Using the same notification system as the Amber Alert, National C.O.P.S. encourages states to enact the Blue Alert system. Washington State failed to pass this legislation in the 2011 session. If you wish to work on passing this legislation in 2012, please contact us.

11/23/2011

VCVS Presentation—Lew Cox

Des Moines Chaplain Lew Cox, who also leads Violent Crimes Victim Services, was presented a certificate of appreciation in honor of his service and dedication to WAStateC.O.P.S.

11/23/2011

Eastern Washington Workshops

WAStateC.O.P.S. was invited by the Department of Homeland Security to present our Critical Incident workshop for the Rural Law Enforcement Institute. While in Spokane, we also conducted a similar workshop for Spokane-area LEOs and their families.

11/23/2011

Of Benefit to our Chapter

Thanks to those who Dined Out to Remember Our Fallen, on October 6, 2011
- Final totals are not yet available, but we anticipate that around $5,000 was raised through dining, pin sales, raffles, and gift cards
Ryan Barber‘s Top Pot Doughnut fundraiser
Erin Davis and Commencement Bank for dedicating proceeds from ―Wear Jeans to Work day
Whatcom County Sheriff‘s Department

11/23/2011

Surviving Grandmother death:

Juanita Underwood, grandmother of Des Moines Police Officer Steven Underwood, EOW 03/07/2001, died on October 17, 2011. She was 87 years old. Our condolences to Dick and Lynn Underwood, Ron and Chris

Underwood, Sharron Underwood; grandchildren Lynnea, Angela, Kalene, and Tyler; and Steve‘s widow and son: Rosathe and Esteban Underwood.

11/23/2011

90th Surviving In-Law Birthday

Red Reynolds, father of Rhea Marshall, W, Officer Mike Marshall, Omak P.D., EOW 03/26/1998, recently celebrated his 90th birthday! Congratulations, Red!

11/23/2011

Chaplain Pat Retires

Best wishes to King County S.O. Chaplain Pat Tosch, who retired; we have provided her with Arizona C.O.P.S. contact information! Brenda and Troy attended her farewell lunch and presented her with a certificate of appreciation for all her efforts in support of WAStateC.O.P.S.

11/23/2011

Suicide liaison appointed

Our board voted to appoint a suicide liaison. As many of you may know, more than 3 times as many officers commit suicide as die in the line of duty. Julie Zielinski is the mother of Deputy Matt Zielinski, Chelan County S.O., who took his own life on 06/01/2005. Julie has "walked and lived this tragedy" and understands what others are going through. Julie‘s blog is http://mattcutshort.blogspot.com and she has also written a book, ―A Life Too Short: Matt‘s Story. The book is currently at the publisher‘s with production scheduled for January, 2012. We welcome Julie‘s insight and support. Contact Julie

11/23/2011

SPD Holiday Meals

Troy Meyers and Brenda Donner assisted the Seattle Police Foundation in serving Christmas lunches at SPD precincts.

01/12/2012

WSLEM Wreath Laying

Jolin and Frannie Lowry (Wife and Daughter of Tacoma Police Department Officer William Lowry, EOW 08/28/1997) laid the wreath at the Law Enforcement Memorial on 12/2/2011.

12/02/2011

Birth Announcement

Congratulations to Lisa Brenton (Wife, Officer Timothy Brenton, Seattle Police Department, EOW 10/31/2009). She gave birth to son Zayn on 12/27/2011. Dad Khaled reports that Zayn weighed 7 pounds 11 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long at birth, and joins siblings Kayleigh, Quinn, Aisha, and Dean.

01/12/2012

Flag Gifted

Thanks to Chaplain Barbara Gilreath and Bonney-Watson, our chapter now has an American flag!

01/12/2012

Donations Gratefully Acknowledged

Seattle Police Employees Charity Fund (1/11)

In memory of Officer Tim Brenton
Diane Oatis (12/29)

Online Contribution in honor of Captain Gene Markle
Mr. Troy Meyers (12/3)

Online Contribution: Donate
Ram International, I, L.L.C. (11/30)

RAM Restaurant & Brewery - Dine Out to Remember Our Fallen
Ms. Tami Bernard (11/27)

Online Contribution: Donate - In Memory of John Mark Bernard
Anonymous Donor (11/15)

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