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Starting Friday Mt. View Elementary will be hosting a Bear & Blanket drive in honor of Deputy Dom Calata. Gone but not forgotten.

Does law enforcement need informal leaders to step up to help the new generation more than ever? What are your thoughts?

Mentoring and Leadership | Forging Effective Officers — Boukabou Solutions Informal leaders in law enforcement are needed more than ever to help the next generation of officers to learn how to be effective officers and thrive in their careers.

Thank you Tacoma Rainiers for honoring Deputy Calata’s family and legacy.

This week the @tacomarainiers had Law Enforcement Night and they invited fallen Deputy Dom Calata’s son Dylan to throw out the first pitch! Then his wife, Erin Calata, sang the national anthem before the start of the game! Thank you for honoring Dom and his family on this special night!

If we are fortunate to be doing well today, then let’s check on someone we care about. (It should probably be the 👤 that you just 🤔).

Maple Valley Police Department, thank you all for serving this community and keeping it safe.

A public safety message from your police chiefs, mayors, sheriff and elected officials Over the past year, your Snohomish County police chiefs, mayors, sheriff and elected officials have seen a rise in crime as criminals become more emboldened ...

Incredible story of survival and living up to his motto (tattooed on his right arm).

Trooper Dean Atkinson Jr. shot in line of Duty, organized by Jenny Mayberry On September 22nd we were once again reminded of how dangerous the prof… Jenny Mayberry needs your support for Trooper Dean Atkinson Jr. shot in line of Duty

UPDATE ON TROOPER SHOT IN WALLA WALLA:

“This evening we were once again reminded of how dangerous the profession of law enforcement can be when one of our troopers was involved in a critical incident while on duty in Walla Walla. We were also reminded of how strong and resolute our people can be when Trooper Dean Atkinson though seriously injured, found the strength to drive himself to the hospital. Trooper Atkinson is a five year veteran of the Washington State Patrol and I am both relieved and happy to announce he is now in stable condition.

Let me say thank you to the outpouring of support from the public. I am sure it is and will be appreciated by Trooper Atkinson and his loved ones and indeed all of the men and women in law enforcement in our state. Though there is certainly danger and cruelty in our world, there is also courage and grace, and for that we are thankful just as we are thankful for this fine young trooper's service and survival.”

- Chief John R. Batiste

An independent investigation of the incident is being conducted by the Special Investigations Unit of the Walla Walla Police Department. Below is a media release from the department:

On September 22, 2022, at 5:07 pm Walla Walla area police officers were dispatched to a report of an officer shot on W. Poplar Street near Avery. Further information provided by witnesses indicated the victim was a Washington State Patrol Trooper, later identified as Trooper Dean Atkinson Jr.

Local officers responded to the scene and secured evidence related to the incident. Several minutes later, Milton-Freewater, Oregon police officers attempted to stop a vehicle matching the description from the shooting. Local officers responded towards the Oregon state line and were involved in a short vehicle pursuit with the vehicle before the pursuit came to an end on Hwy 125 north of Stateline Rd.

Brandon Dennis O’Neel DOB 7-16-1985, was taken into custody and transported to the Walla Walla County Jail where he will be booked on allegations stemming from his suspected involved in this incident. Trooper Atkinson was treated at Providence Medical center in Walla Walla and then transported to Harborview Medical Center for additional care.

Walla Walla Police Chief Chris Buttice requested the assistance of the regional Special Investigations Unit or SIU to conduct the investigation of this incident. Any additional information will be released by the SIU as it becomes available.

Any persons with additional information related to this incident are requested to contact one of the SIU sergeants listed below:

Detective Sergeant John Raby – [email protected] 509 380 2462

Detective Sergeant Brad Gregory – [email protected] 509 727 8551

What book should every police recruit/cadet read before the first day out in the community as a peace officer?

Unfortunately, there have been numerous OIS and other fatality incidents in the law enforcement community. For those in the King County (Washington) area, this may be a valuable resource.

Take care of yourself and one another.

Things have been difficult lately for law enforcement. If you are interested in sharing some fellowship with fellow officers who have been exposed to extreme trauma, consider dropping in to this group. Info in flyer. Every second Tuesday of each month.

Struggling with getting good sleep?

Try reading this blog post, it will either put you to sleep or enlighten you about its importance to your health. Either way, hopefully it helps!

“I’ll sleep when I’m dead” | A Harmful Maxim (Part 1) — Boukabou Solutions Law enforcement and other first responders often struggle with health issues due to the lack of restorative sleep. This important topic deserves more exploration and awareness in the the first responder community. Sleep is an important wellness topic that impacts our understanding and ability to be

Fallen first responder flags, organized by Noel Greany Hello, I have been donating flags to fallen first responders since July 22nd 2018. Unfortuna… Noel Greany needs your support for Fallen first responder flags