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On the recordApril 23, 2026
today I rise to honor the dedication and public service of Police Chief Ken Roske, who recently retired after nearly four decades with the Pasco Police Department. Ken has served in multiple roles in the department and always with honor and distinction. For decades, Ken's fingerprints have been on efforts to ensure officers' needs are met and the public trust remains strong. Some examples of his work include leading efforts to make Pasco accredited by both the State-level Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs and the international Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. He was also a driving force behind the department's adoption of equipping officers with body cameras, and he brought a regional police academy to Pasco, opening opportunity for people to serve who normally would not be able to do so. I speak on behalf of the entire Pasco community in thanking Ken for his service, and I wish him the best going forward. I am fortunate and honored to be able to call him friend.
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Dan Newhouse
Republican · Washington

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Honoring Police Chief Ken Roske upon his retirement after nearly four decades of service.

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