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In late summer 2022, the City of Orting set out to appoint a new Police Chief who would be tasked with leading the department into the future. After the search and application process, the city chose me to fill this role. I have lived in Orting for the past 21 years, and am an active member of the community. I have 22 years of Law Enforcement experience, and began my career with the City of Federal Way Police Department. After making a lateral transfer to the Orting Police Department in April of 2007, I found myself working for a community that I love. I am fortunate enough to be a Police Chief at a time where change has become the new normal. Over the last 10 years, it has become evident that change is needed throughout the Criminal Justice System. Citizens hold their government and elected officials to the highest of standards and expect public agencies to be dynamic and open to change. I view this as an opportunity for the Orting Police Department. By welcoming change, we can take advantage of new programs, resources, and funding to become more modern, implement new ideas, and take advantage of emerging industry trends. Welcoming change enables us to be more skillful, effective, and professional. I am excited to have been given the opportunity to bring new ideas to the department, and I am honored to be your Chief of Police.
Devon Gabreluk Chief of Police |
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Police Department Seeking Non Law Enforcement Community Representative
Orting Police Department
Chris Gard, Chief of Police
Following the passage of Initiative 940, the Washington State legislature passed SHB 1064 requiring that all police use of deadly force that results in death, substantial bodily harm, or great bodily harm requires an investigation completely independent of the involved agency. The new law in Washington State is called the Law Enforcement Training and Community Safety Act. One of the requirements for independent investigations is that at least two non-law enforcement community representatives participate in the investigation process.
Pierce County law enforcement leaders, including Orting, have created a
multi-agency Independent Investigative Team to investigate all police use of deadly force incidents regionally in Pierce County. Each regional team shall create a roster of individuals willing to serve as a non-law enforcement community representative.
The Orting Police Department is seeking a member of the Orting community who is willing to serve as a non-law enforcement community representative if an independent investigation becomes necessary. If selected, you would be required to sign a binding confidentiality agreement at the beginning of the police use of force investigation that would remain in effect until the conclusion of that investigation. Further, community representatives will be provided training on use of force and best practices involving use of force. This is a non-compensated volunteer position of significant importance. Credibility with and ties to communities impacted by police use of deadly force is desirable.
If you are interested, please submit a letter of interest describing your background, community involvement and interest in serving as a citizen representative to the City of Orting, ATTN: Human Resources, 104 Bridge Street South, Orting, WA 98360 no later than close of business on Friday, July 10, 2020.
If you would like additional information or have any questions about this this opportunity, please contact Chief Chris Gard at 360-893-3111.
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