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State Fire Mobilization Authorized for the Palmer Fire

August 19, 2020 - Okanogan County – State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Palmer Fire located in Okanogan County, Northeast of Loomis. The Palmer Fire is burning in timber, grass, and sage. Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization…

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Washington State Patrol Seeks to Fill Independent Investigation Team Community Representative Positions in King County

August 18, 2020 Olympia, WA - The Washington State Patrol (WSP) seeks qualified citizens to apply for the Independent Investigation Team (IIT) Community Representative Position(s) for the case review of police use of deadly force or substantial bodily harm incidents. The position summary, responsibilities, qualifications and application process may be found here or at www.wsp.wa.gov . With…

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SPECIALTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT – Independent Investigation Team (IIT) Non-Law Enforcement Community Representative

Date Posted:          August 17, 2020 County Opening:   King This posting is for the position(s) of Independent Investigation Team (IIT) Non-Law Enforcement Community Representative to assist the Washington State Patrol’s Criminal Investigation Division. Position(s) Overview and Summary:  With the passage of Washington State Initiative 940 in November 2018, and SHB 1064 in 2019, incidents where the use of deadly force…

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