Mount Vernon, WA – Governor Inslee visited the Mount Vernon Police Department on January 27th, 2017 to personally thank the Mount Vernon Police Officers, Staff and Volunteers for the jobs they do, day in and day out, to keep our community a safe and enjoyable place to live.
Governor Inslee wanted to personally support, encourage and thank members of the Mount Vernon Police Department and the Skagit Multiple Agency Response Team (SMART) for their diligent work during and in the wake of the multiple high risk events they responded to in 2016.
Two of these high risk events included the December 2016 Shooting of Mount Vernon Officer Mike McClaughry and the September 2016 Mass Shooting at the Cascade Mall in Burlington where five community members, including Belinda Galde, Beatrice Dotson, Sarai Lara, Chuck Eagan and Shayla Martin were shot and killed by a lone gunman. In both incidents, excellent police work has led to the suspects being taken into custody where they are awaiting trail.
Mount Vernon Police Department Citizens on Proactive Patrol Volunteers with Governor Inslee
Governor Inslee praised the Mount Vernon Police Department for their dedication and reminded them that, even in these tumultuous times, the entire Mount Vernon Police Department has the praise and respect of their community.
Pictured below is Mayor Boudreau and Chief Dodd greeting Governor Inslee as he arrived at the Mount Vernon Police Department.
Governor Inslee (Left) is Greeted by Mayor Boudreau (Right) and Chief Dodd (Center)
Media was asked not to attend this event, so the governor could speak directly to Officers, COPP volunteers and Staff.
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