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Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) Recognition Training and Retail Fireworks Sales Inspections

May 9, 2019 North Bend- The Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office will be hosting the annual Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Recognition training on Thursday, May 16, 2019, at the Washington State Fire Training Academy in North Bend, Washington. New to this year’s event will be the option to attend a Retail Fireworks Sales Inspection training prior to…

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2018 District 6 “Detachment of the Year” – Wenatchee

May 8, 2019 Wenatchee – Washington State Patrol’s Wenatchee Detachment 1 was selected as the District 6 “Detachment of the Year.”  Detachment 1 produced outstanding efforts towards reducing collisions and apprehending impaired drivers throughout 2018.  The team worked together to coordinate emphases around select national dates, holidays, Leavenworth special events such as Oktoberfest, and traffic on…

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 Homeland Security Division: Summer Traffic Increase

Date: April 18, 2019 Contact: Trooper Kevin Fortino Phone: 360-890-6233 Email: Kevin.Fortino@wsp.wa.gov Twitter: @WaStatePatrol  Homeland Security Division: Summer Traffic Increase  Seattle – With the weather improving and the summer season rapidly approaching, the Washington State Patrol Homeland Security Division would like to remind passengers and communities near ferry terminals of the expected increase in foot, bicycle and vehicle traffic at…

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