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The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen
The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen
Pullman Police are recognizing their volunteers through National Volunteer Week.

Pullman Police celebrate volunteers’ hard work this week

LIAM CONNORS, Deputy news editor • April 17, 2022

Pullman Police Department is recognizing its volunteers by celebrating National Volunteer Week from April 17-23. Reserve Officer Jeff Gordon joined the force in a volunteer capacity in November 2018....

Chrystal Webb, 39, was reported missing on Monday, March 12. Her roommate, who reported her missing, received a call from Webb seven days later on March 19, confirming her safety.

Missing Pullman woman reported safe

MEGHAN HENRY, Evergreen managing editor • March 20, 2022

Missing 39-year-old Pullman woman, Chrystal Webb, has been found. Webb’s roommate first reported her missing on Monday, March 14, according to Pullman Radio. Her roommate said Webb left to meet someone...

Gary Jenkins will serve as the WSU Police Department's interim police chief as WSU conducts a nationwide search for a permanent chief.

Pullman police receive grant for mental health resources

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor • October 24, 2021

The Pullman Police Department received a $114,974 grant to improve its mental health resources for officers.  Pullman PD will use the grant to form crisis and medical incident response teams, Pullman...

Former Cougs Rich and Tory Johnson, pictured here on their graduation day, married over 20 years ago.

Run-in with Pullman Police led to marriage for WSU alums

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Editor-in-chief • August 25, 2021

Many incoming freshmen choose WSU for its sense of community. Not only do people make lifelong friends while attending WSU, but some people find the love of their life. WSU alum Rich Johnson met his...

Officer Breauna Banks and Sgt. Todd Dow received the American Legion Humanitarian and Lifesaving Award. 

American Legion awards Pullman police officers at City Council meeting Tuesday

MELINA ERNST, Evergreen reporter • July 14, 2021

American Legion Maynard-Price Post 52 presented Lifetime Humanitarian Awards and the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award during a city council meeting Tuesday evening.  Pullman Police Officer...

Pullman PD Chief Gary Jenkins said at the time the award application was filed for the fellowship program, there were 350 others applicants. 

Fellowship program created to give doctoral students experience with police department

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Editor-in-chief • June 3, 2021

A Research Fellowship Program conducted by WSU and Pullman Police Department was awarded the Smart 50 Award at the end of May. The award recognizes innovation in government as it relates to improvising...

Stephanie Rink, Pullman Police Advisory Committee chair, said the committee will need to work closely with Pullman police officers to determine the appropriate amount of time they will need to contribute, especially if they are required to provide answers about community interactions in the survey.

Discussion about community survey on Pullman policing begins

MADYSEN MCLAIN, Evergreen roots editor • April 12, 2021

The Pullman Police Advisory Committee brainstormed ideas for a community survey to collect input about known areas of success and improvement for the Pullman Police Department. David Makin, committee...

Overnight parking is restricted from 2-9 a.m. on some streets on College Hill.

Pullman Police Department restricts overnight parking on College Hill

MATT HOLM, Evergreen reporter • November 18, 2020

Overnight parking on College Hill will be restricted between 2-9 a.m. over fall and winter breaks. Pullman maintenance and operations crews will conduct cleaning, road maintenance, snow and ice removal,...

Pullman Police Chief Gary Jenkins said his department is reviewing their policy to ensure officers’ use of force is appropriate for the incidents they are being used.

Community discusses Pullman public safety during virtual summit

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief • November 10, 2020

Over 70 people attended the Reimagining Public Safety in Pullman Virtual Summit on Monday night to discuss local police departments’ approach to use of force, officer accountability and a community-oriented...

A Pullman PD officer moves a cone in front of Rancho Viejo after a semi-truck collided with the front of the restaurant Wednesday morning.

Semi-truck collides with Pullman restaurant

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor • October 14, 2020

A semi-truck trailer collided into the front of Pullman restaurant Rancho Viejo Wednesday around 7:30 a.m. The building was empty at the time of the crash and the driver was not injured, said Pullman...

Police Chief Gary Jenkins said the public’s perception of the chokehold is important in determining whether the community trusts the police.

Pullman Police review use of force policies

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter • September 28, 2020

The Pullman Police Department will review its policies on use-of-force, with the police chief saying they are reconsidering the use of “chokeholds,” or vascular neck restraint, on suspects.  Police...

Activists walk across Reaney Park to join a small group of other activists for a rally supporting First Amendment rights Saturday afternoon.

Political group hosts First Amendment rally in Pullman

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor • September 20, 2020

About 20 individuals gathered for a First Amendment rally hosted by the political group Patriot Prayer on Saturday afternoon at Reaney Park.  Participants gathered to object to the Pullman Police Department’s...

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