Arlington Police hand out awards

Published 1:30 am Friday, January 13, 2017

The Arlington Police Department on Dec. 18 recognized more than a dozen employees, volunteers, and citizens at the department’s annual awards ceremony.

The Employee of the Year was Officer Lucas Adkins. Adkins also was awarded the Chief’s DUI Enforcement Award.

The Stillaguamish Tribe was recognized for its investment in the department’s K9 program and equipment. Arlington Veterinarian Hospital was recognized for the care provided to the department’s two police dogs, Oso and Tara.

Honored volunteers were Maxine Jenft, who organized the city’s National Night Out events in August, and Vikki McMurray, who started the city’s Wipe Out Graffiti campaign.

Chief’s Traffic Enforcement Award: Pen Cook

Chief’s Community Engagement Award: Mike Gilbert

Life Saving Medals: Sgt. Mark Pennington, Sgt. Peter Barrett, Officer Kendahl Beecher

Commendation Medals: Sgt. Rory Bolter, Officer Kendahl Beecher, Officer Seth Kinney and K9 Oso, Officer Lucas Adkins, Deputy Chief Dan Cone

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