Police Force Remains Intact

CITY OF PACIFIC
POLICE DEPARTMENT                                                                                                                        133 Third Avenue S.E.

Pacific, WA 98047

Phone: 253-929-1130

FAX: 253-929-1194

pacpd@ci.pacific.wa.us

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PIO: Stephanie Shook 

July 27, 2012

Media Release

Officers Loudermill Hearings Concluded, Pacific, WA

Pacific, WA- - Four Pacific Police Officers were present at city hall in Pacific for their respective pre-termination hearings today.  The officers and a union representative met with Mayor Sun as directed, even though the process and procedures followed by the mayor were considered contrary to the requirements as set forth in the rule 17.1(A), 17.2(A) and 18.1 of Pacific's civil service commission rules.The City Attorney as well as the union have advised the officers to continue working in their respective roles within the police department until such time as the rules and process are properly complied with.  

The department has received several calls from concerned citizens about the discharge of the officers and the safety of the city.The City Attorney and Teamsters Local 117 would  like to reassure the citizens of Pacific,  that the officers involved in today’s hearings will continue to provide police services. 

 

Should you have any questions you may direct them to the Pacific Police Department at 253-929-1130.