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Our first
#gunsforgiftcards
event was a success. In 3 hours we helped 45 participants who voluntarily turned in about 80 firearms for destruction. The total in gift cards handed out to Kirkland residents came to $11,375. Thanks! To those who responsibly disposed of unwanted guns.
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These are off the streets! After a persistent investigation by Kirkland Police Pro-Act Unit, and with help from the Investigations Unit, they arrested a local fentanyl dealer today. They recovered several weapons, ammunition, cash, and drugs.
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Thank you to all who helped with locating a reported suspicious male w/a rifle. After a group effort it was determined 2 b an umbrella 🌂
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With a heavy heart the
@KirklandWAPD
and Ofc. Trombley said goodbye to Police K9 "Max" last week. Max served the citizens of Kirkland faithfully from 2007-2012. He is credited with 104 on duty captures. Max passed away surrounded by family and loved ones.
#policedog
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With $7,000 in gift cards claimed in the first 90 minutes, we will be closing our second
#gunsforgiftcards
event a little early. Thanks to everyone who stopped by and made this event a success.
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Driving in WA with an exhaust system modified to be louder than stock specifications can result in a ticket. Extra patrols for drivers disturbing pedestrians, pets, and businesses with loud exhaust systems are happening.
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This afternoon, a quick thinking employee contacted
@KirklandWAPD
regarding a suspicious shopper. The thief tried to steal over $4,600 of merchandise, but was greeted by police in the parking lot. The merchandise was returned, and the thief was charged.
#organizedretailtheft
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Our Kirkland Police K9 Thor has recently retired! We have been so thankful for the many years he has served his community! Happy retirement K9 Officer Thor, you will be missed! 👮♀️👮🐾
@kirklandgov
#K9OfficerThor
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We would like to share our final thanks & goodbye to our Retired Police K9 Thor. He served Kirkland from 2013-2020 and was an excellent tracker. Thor passed peacefully surrounded and loved by his KPD Family. Gone But Not Forgotten.
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There will be a large police presence at the Totem Lake
#FredMeyer
for approximately the next hour. There is no danger to the community, it’s just our annual
#shopwithacop
day!
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This suspect, disguised as a bunny, attempted to seal thousands of dollars worth of handbags yesterday. He was arrested by police as he fled the area. In an effort to combat retail theft,
@KirklandWAPD
will have extra officers patrolling retail shops this holiday season.
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After 43 years of Law Enforcement Service, Lt. John Haslip made his final radio call, of duty and out of service! Wishing him the very best retirement!
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PSA: We are working with
@kirklandgov
for 911 calls related to public rioting or looting. Please use
#calminkirkland
if you would like to pass along important information. This twitter account is not 24/7 please call 911 if you are experiencing an emergency.
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Just minutes before the end of their shift one of our officers saw a suspicious truck. This led to a foot chase, two arrests, a recovered stolen car, lots of stolen property, and many firearms found. Pictured below are just a few. click here to read more
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Yesterday we got to celebrate Ashton’s birthday! Happy birthday Ashton thank you for inviting us to celebrate with you!👮♀️👮♂️🚔🚨
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Our Animal Control Officer saved an owl🦉Hooooo tried to fly though a window. Thank you to our community member who called & to
@pawstweets
in Lynnwood 4 taking care of our wildlife
#birdwhisperer
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Our Pro-Act Officers have been hard at work. Yesterday they arrested multiple subjects and recovered 13 catalytic converters tied to thefts and burglaries in Kirkland.
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and the
@BvuePD
community as they grieve the loss of a hero this morning.
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We are working with demonstrators from opposing views. Both parties are working peaceful with the police at this time. Streets are closed in this area. We ask that you avoid the area.
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Another package thief goes on the naughty list and straight to jail when observant neighbor see’s him taking packages from his neighborhood and calls the suspect in. KPD caught up with the suspect in Totem Lake area. 📦 returned to rightful owner
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The eighteen-year-old suspect has been arrested, and booked into jail for this case. Thanks to the numerous witnesses and tipsters who came forward. There are no additional outstanding suspects in this case. A formal press release will follow.
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Thanks to NW bloodhounds Association for helping Kirkland Police locate Lily close to home. No foul play suspected. Lily is doing well.
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#trafficalert
For the second day in a row we will have a road closure in the 900 BLK of Kirkland AVE. The
#truckeatingbridge
strikes again. 45 minute closure. Did you know
#googlemaps
lists the
#truckeatingbridge
as a tourist attraction?
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Unusual activity was quickly reported by our community members last night. 2 suspects were arrested while moving stolen property from a storage unit. In a separate call, another suspect was arrested for vehicle prowling. Thank U Kirkland for reporting suspicious activities.👮🚓
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Kirkland Officers apprehended a bank robbery suspect today still clutching the stolen cash in hand! A bank in Totemlake was hit at 11:35AM and a short time later the suspect was seen by KPD going into the Marina Park bathroom where they were taken into custody w/o incident. 🚔
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With heavy heart we remember Officer Moreno today. You made the ultimate sacrifice, Rest In Peace brother we have it from here.
#GoneButNotForgotten
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We are aware of online threats that have been posted within the Juanita High School student community.
@KirklandWAPD
are working collaboratively with
@LakeWashSchools
The involved parties have been identified, and are cooperating with police. No danger at this time. 1/2
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Welcome Kirkland Police Department's 2 newest officers! Congratulations Basic Law Enforcement Academy Class
#833
#rookieblue
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We were surprised today with a heart warming thank you! Great to meet all of you today! And thank you for the support! 👮♂️👮♀️
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We are so saddened by the loss of our brother in blue. Thoughts and prayers are with the officers and their families. Always together
@BothellPolice
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On October 16th KPD Officers responded to a theft report and uncovered a major organized retail theft operation when they located the suspects and their vehicle. After being granted a search warrant, we seized over $50,000 worth of stolen clothing from businesses around the area
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While conducting overnight patrol near a Totem Lake vehicle dealership, officers were able to contact two suspects as they left a stolen vehicle. The vehicle was impounded for a lawful search, and the suspects were arrested for various law violations.
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Thank U 2 everyone for tips on the shooting yesterday evening at Houghton Park. Investigators have determined that the suspects did appear to know the victim. Thanks WSP for your help at the crime scene! The park is still closed while we investigate. We will keep u updated here.
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🚨BOTOX THIEF ARRESTED 🚨Kirkland Police send thanks 2 everyone who contacted us with info on the whereabouts of Lauren L. Klavano. She was arrested this afternoon. Click 4 more info
#botoxbandit
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Happiest birthday Michael! Thank you for letting us celebrate with u! 🥳👮♂️👮
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Attentive community members called
@KirklandWAPD
to report a couple suspects trying to steal a catalytic converter. Police were able to arrest the suspects, and serve a search warrant on their vehicle. Two firearms were recovered, and at least one gun was confirmed stolen.
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You may notice Kirkland police may be wearing additional personal protection equipment when responding to calls. These preventative measures are to keep our officers safe & are not necessarily indicators of
#COVID19
Please don't be scared-we're still smiling under those masks.
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KPD is asking for the public’s help to ID the individual(s) who vandalized the Pride flag crosswalk at the entrance of Marina Park at Kirkland Avenue and Lakeshore Plaza on 6/20. See news release:
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Today we are doing our first tweetalong follow me on patrol as I respond to calls I’ll be your guide today! -Ofc. Trombley
Welcome to
@kirklandwapd
‘s very first Tweetalong! Follow us to get some insight on what our officers do every day!
#kirklandpdtweetalong
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* **AVOID THE AREA*** Police activity in Totem Lake from on NE 132nd ST from 124th Ave NE to 132nd Ave NE & from 124th Ave NE to Slater Ave on NE 124th ST. This area is near Totem Lake Village and North, past Evergreen Hospital. Please use alternative routes.
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A huge
#thankyou
🙏 to the community, and the staff at the Houghton
@Starbucks
for contacting us about Mohammed! His family is relieved he’s been located, and he's on his way back home.
#teamworkmakesthedreamwork
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Thank you to everyone for your patience. Demonstrators have left the area and the roads around Peter Kirk Park and Marina Park are open. Thank you to our neighboring agencies for your help with keeping Kirkland safe.
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Please use alternate routes in the area of Kirkland Ave and Railroad Ave. Thank you, everyone, for your patience 👮♀️👮♂️🚓
#thebridgebitesagain
#truckeatingbridge
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A sincere thanks 🙏🏻 to
@BvuePD
for their swift assistance to our undercover officers this afternoon in Bellevue. After a foot pursuit and area search the robbery/car theft suspect was successfully apprehended. A stolen firearm and two stolen vehicles were recovered
#teamwork
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In the past hour, BPD assisted Kirkland PD in searching for a suspect in a stolen car. He dropped a weapon as he fled the vehicle -16200 Blk NE 13th Pl. Several schools notified & put in lockout. Officers are still searching but the suspect has cleared the area.
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We are currently investigating a shooting that occurred this evening at Houghton Beach Park. This is still an active investigation. Please avoid the area while the investigation is continuing.
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@KirklandWAPD
would like the public’s help in locating 63 year old Michael Warga. He was last seen yesterday morning west of Market /Kiwanis Park area and he is a missing person. Please call 911 if you locate him.
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Kirkland is the first in the State of Washington to participate in a sound measuring pilot program. The goal is to increase safety and quality of life by reducing street racing, and loud modified exhaust. Learn more about the feasibility study here:
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Early Sunday morning, Kirkland Police, along with partner agencies, arrested 5 individuals from California believed to be behind 17 burglaries throughout the region. More info here:
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I am a small, white/cream colored, female, 4-6 week old puppy. I was found behind Kingsgate Safeway with no collar or microchip. If I am missing from your family, contact the Everett Animal Shelter @ 425-257-6000. Please help me get home 🐶
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Kirkland’s T100s would like to remind you to slow down this evening while trick or treaters are out. If you mix your boos with your booze, please use a ride share or have a DD. Stay safe! 🎃🤖👮♂️
#HappyHalloween2019
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Please help me get home! 🐕I’m a Female dog with no tags or microchip and found near 124th Ave NE and NE 141st PL. Please contact Kirkland Animal Control at 425-587-3414👮♀️🐶
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Today we celebrate National Police Women’s Day! 👮The national percentage of women in Law Enforcement is 10%, at KPD we are at 17%! Pictured here are just a few of our KPD Women officers!🚔
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Kirkland Police participated in a silent wreath laying this morning. May we never forget all the victims from this tragic event 19 years ago today.
#NeverForget
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Remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Rest now, gone but not forgotten. 👮♂️👮
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KPD would like to remind everyone not to call 911 or our non-emergency line to report groups that appear to violate either the Governor’s or the KC Health Officer’s order prohibiting gatherings. Please contact Public Health at coronavirus
@kingcounty
.gov
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On December 15, Kirkland Police Department (KPD) arrested a Finn Hill man believed to be linked to multiple bank robberies in the region, including a robbery at Wells Fargo bank in Juanita on November 10, 2023. More:
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There will be a road closure in the 900 block of Kirkland Way for the next hour or so.
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It was a happy ending for Socks, Fancy, and Jon Poul, three French Bulldogs who were stolen last Friday, along with their owner’s van, from a gas station parking lot in Kirkland. KPD reunited them with their family yesterday evening, Thursday April 11.
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Kirkland Officers team up with Fish and Game to find this bear a new home after he took up residence in Kirkland.
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@KirklandWAPD
was able to use our
#policek9
team to locate the fleeing suspect in a wooded area nearby. The suspect peacefully surrendered once tracked down. Thanks for avoiding the area for our investigation.
#whosagoodboy
#k9Leo
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After months of investigation, our Pro Act unit arrested an eastside drug dealer in Seattle and recovered meth, cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, paraphernalia + cash. Great work! Thank you for the assist from KPD Patrol and Investigations,
@BvuePD
,
@EdmondsPolice
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Our thoughts and prayers are with Officer Lexi's family, friends and
@SeattlePD
as she was laid to rest today.
#gonebutnotforgotten
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Last night a man fired several shots from a handgun inside Juanita Bay Park after hours. Police responded and were able to arrest the suspect, and recover the stolen handgun. There were no reported injuries from the illegal shooting in the park. Thanks to the many 911 callers.
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of our fallen brother Trooper Justin R. Schaffer. May you Rest In Peace.
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Join us @ the Women in Law Enforcement Career Fair 👮🏻♀️ Saturday April 28@ WA State Criminal Justice Training Center in Burien from 10-2 🚔
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Here is a link to an updated press release concerning the Juanita High School threats case. Suspect remains in custody on $99,000 bond. More details here:
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Thank you Kirkland community members who helped in searching for a missing 4-year-old in the Finn Hill area. He has been safely reunited with his family.
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Hoang was located not too far from home. Thanks everyone!
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Our deepest condolences go out to the family, friends, and colleagues of Trooper Christopher Gadd. His dedication to keeping our roads safe will always be remembered. Our hearts are with the Washington State Patrol during this difficult time.
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@KirklandWAPD
continues to combat organized retail theft. This week our plain clothes Pro-Act unit partnered with loss prevention staff. We were able to identify and arrest two suspects who stole approximately $3,000 of fragrances from a Totem Lake business.
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#silveralert
Please keep an eye out for a missing 83 YO Michael Healy who was last seen on Finn Hill this afternoon by his family. Possibly driving a 2012 blue Ford Escape LIC/ASA8405. Wearing a gray vest and brown pants. If seen call 425-577-5700. Help us bring Michael home.
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To combat mail package theft, the
@KirklandWAPD
ProAct unit has partnered up with US Postal Service Inspectors
@USPIS_Seattle
. This week we have deployed bait packages at some residences in Kirkland to catch
#porchpirates
. If you see something sus, call 911!
#operationgrinch
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Congratulations BLEA Class 802 on your graduation! KPD welcomes our newest Peace Officer 👮♂️
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Our prayers are with the Officer and his family tonight.
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Welcome Kirkland Police’s two new Officers. Two graduates in two weeks! Congratulations Class 777 and 778.
#rookieblue
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Last night, Kirkland Police arrested a suspected drunk driver after they collided with the Crestwoods Park sign. Please remember to not drive under the influence this holiday season.
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Kirkland police officers Carlson and Hill traveled back to NYC to attend Officer Ramos' funeral today
http://t.co/hS9cVOXeZH
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Is this your dog? We found this older male German Shepherd last night at around 10pm in the Bridle trails area near NE 68th St & 122 Ave NE. No ID tag and did not have a microchip. Please contact the Everett Animal Shelter if you know who he belongs to call 425-257-6000.
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Kirkland Police Investigators arrest three suspects for September 2020 homicide at Houghton Beach Park. Click here for the news release. A thank you to North Sound Metro SWAT for your help in this case 🚨🚓
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Please Help me get home 🏠 I was found at 13th Ave & 3rd ST. I am a intact, male German Shepherd. Call 4255775656 if U know me or my parent
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Thank you Animal Control Officer Matison! We celebrate you and all ACOs this week for National Animal Control Officer Week! 🐶🐱🐰🐾
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KPD is currently searching the Totem Lake area for a bank robbery suspect who fled the scene. Officers will also be collecting evidence in the area. This is an ongoing investigation. Thanks for your patience.
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There will be police activity in the 13700 blk 116th AVE NE. Officers and negotiators are dealing with a subject in crisis. We ask pedestrians to avoid the area while we try to deescalate the situation.
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Stay safe in the snow. Please take extra precautions if driving. Officers are on duty and ready to respond. Don’t drive unless you have too, instead choose to sled 🛷 👮♂️❄️
#snowday
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Merry Christmas from everyone at the Kirkland Police Dept. Have a safe and happy holiday and be careful if you're traveling.
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Kirkland Traffic Update: both directions of NE 116th ST passing under I-405 are now closed due to water over the roadway. Please use alternative routes.
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Gone but not forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Pierce County Sheriff Department and the Deputy's family.
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Happy 6th Birthday KPD K9 "Thor." Officer Hopkins and Thor have 92 captures since 2013!
#policek9
#HappyBirthday
#kpd
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We have snow! Please remember to adjust your speed for cold weather road conditions if needing to travel. If you can stay home and off the roads this is recommended. We hope to see your snow people as we drive around today!
@KirklandWAPD
❄️☃️
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In recognition of National K9 Veteran's Day, thank you to Kirkland's retired police dogs for their former service to our community. Thank you to our current Police K9, Leo for his service!🚔
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There is a large Police response for a disturbance behind the Kingsgate Safeway (14400 blk 124th Ave NE). Please avoid the area for the time being.
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Congratulations Basic Law Enforcement Academy Class 822. Welcome Kirkland’s Newest Officer! Top performer of his class and class president!
#rookieblue
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Thank you all for the help! Rohan has been located and is now safe.
@KirklandWAPD
are searching for missing/endangered runaway Rohan Smithwick. Rohan left his Finn Hill area home overnight. He is 15 years old, approximately 5’ 5” tall with a thin build. Last seen wearing black pants and gray jacket. Please contact police if you see him.
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Our hearts go out to the
@EverettPolice
Department, their community, and the family and friends of Officer Rocha. 😢 💔
Thank you to our community for the outpouring of support you have shown us since Officer Rocha was killed in the line of duty.
For those in the community who would like to honor Officer Rocha, we have set up a memorial in front of our North Precinct (3002 Wetmore Ave).
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