Lakewood district grateful for Sheriff’s Office

Our students, parents and staff are indebted to the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office for the rapid response and aid provided when addressing a potentially dangerous situation in our school district recently. On behalf of Lakewood School District staff and Board of Directors, I wanted to express my sincere gratitude in particular to Captain Ty Trenary, Lieutenant Kathi Lang, Sergeant Robert Martin, and Director of Communications Shari Ireton. Thanks to all the officers as well who assisted in the recent lockdown incident having occurred throughout our district on June 4. Their approach, support and communication provided throughout the incident were exemplary.

We live in tenuous times and are not insulated from potentially disastrous circumstances in our area. The expeditious emergency response performed by Sheriff Lovick’s officers and workforce further instills in us a great deal of confidence and gratitude here in Lakewood School District!

With appreciation,

Dennis Haddock, Ed. D.

Superintendent

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