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Tacoma Police Swears In Two New K-9 Teams

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

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Tacoma Police Department will officially swear in two new K-9 teams on July 30, 2026, at 1:15 p.m. at its headquarters located at 3701 S. Pine St. The teams, named K-9 Charlie and K-9 Maverick, will join the department as sworn officers. The ceremony provides media access for photos and interviews with department representatives following the swearing-in. Media members are asked to contact Officer Shelbie Boyd at (253) 405-7134 or [email protected] to confirm attendance.

📄 Source: Local Government — https://tacoma.gov/news/tacoma-police-department-to-swear-in-new-k-9-teams/

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Tacoma Police Department will officially swear in two new K-9 teams on July 30, 2026“K-9 Charlie and K-9 Maverick, along with their handlers, will take the oath of office as the department’s newest police K-9 teams during a ceremonial swearing-in.”
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The swearing-in will take place at 1:15 p.m.“Event Time: 1:15 PM”
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The swearing-in will take place at Tacoma Police Department headquarters“Location: Tacoma Police Department Headquarters – 3701 S. Pine St., Tacoma, WA”
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Tacoma Police Department headquarters is located at 3701 S. Pine St.“Location: Tacoma Police Department Headquarters – 3701 S. Pine St., Tacoma, WA”
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The teams will be named K-9 Charlie and K-9 Maverick“K-9 Charlie and K-9 Maverick, along with their handlers, will take the oath of office as the department’s newest police K-9 teams during a ceremonial swearing-in.”
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The teams will join the department as sworn officers“K-9 Charlie and K-9 Maverick, along with their handlers, will take the oath of office as the department’s newest police K-9 teams during a ceremonial swearing-in.”
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The ceremony will provide media access for photos“Following the ceremony, there will be an opportunity for photos, video, and interviews with department representatives.”
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The ceremony will provide media access for interviews with department representatives“Following the ceremony, there will be an opportunity for photos, video, and interviews with department representatives.”
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Media members are asked to contact Officer Shelbie Boyd to confirm attendance“Media planning to attend are asked to notify: Officer Shelbie Boyd (253) 405-7134 [email protected]”
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Officer Shelbie Boyd's phone number is (253) 405-7134“Officer Shelbie Boyd (253) 405-7134 [email protected]”
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Officer Shelbie Boyd's email address is [email protected]“[email protected]”