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Yakima Police officials say some officers are also choosing early retirement because of the new police reform laws in Washington State.

One of the officers from Yakima is Mike Henne. After more than 25 years as a Yakima Police Officer he decided to retire early rather than try and do his job under the scrutiny of new state laws.

Officers were called to the 1700 block of Summitview Avenue at about 4:40PM on Thursday.

Deccio died Tuesday, August 3 after a medical episode while at the Yakima Police Department.

The event is called "Kome Out For K9's." It's set to happen Saturday, June 26 at Tailgaters in Selah from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Washington, the "Evergreen State" made some milestones for the 2021 legislative session, which began this week.
For example, six (6) African American women were elected to serve in the Washington state 2021 legislative session, our highest number yet...

6 designated crisis responders funded by a grant to Comprehensive Healthcare that could run out within the next year. County officials are hoping the Yakima County Commissioners will consider funding the DCR'S in 2020.

The investigation continues today. If you have any information about the shooting call the Yakima Police Department at 575-6200.

Spokesman Mike Bastinelli says the department started an online survey about a week ago. "So far about 3100 people have voted and more than 90 percent say they support a change in the policy."

Most recently 3 Wapato Police officers resigned for personal and ethical standards. And former employees of the Wapato Police Department recently wrote a letter to the citizens of Wapato.