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Southwest Washington Independent Investigative Response Team Officer Involved Shooting Investigation Release #4
The Southwest Washington Independent Investigative Response Team (SWIIRT), led by the Vancouver Police Department, is continuing the Independent Investigation of the officer-involved use of force incident involving deputies from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office on April 13, 2024, at the American Legion located at 14011 NE 20th Avenue. The firearm recovered near Benjamin Woods will…
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Southwest Washington Independent Investigative Response Team Officer Involved Shooting Investigation Release #12
The Southwest Washington Independent Investigative Response Team (SWIIRT), led by the Vancouver Police Department, is continuing the investigation of the officer involved shooting that occurred on February 20, 2024, involving deputies from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. Results of DNA and firearms analysis are still pending from the Washington State Patrol Crime Lab. Investigators are…
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City awarded grant for energy efficiency upgrades in affordable housing
The City of Vancouver has been awarded a $1,030,000 grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce for energy efficiency upgrades in affordable housing. The grant is part of the Multifamily Building Efficiency Grant program and is allocated under the Climate Commitment Act (CCA). Vancouver stands as the sole recipient of CCA funds specifically designated…
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Vancouver gears up for busy season of paving and preserving streets
The City of Vancouver is preparing to pave and preserve streets across 20 neighborhoods this summer. Vancouver’s Pavement Management Program will invest approximately $12.6 million in planning, design and construction to improve pavement conditions throughout the community, thanks in part to license fees collected through the City’s Transportation Benefit District. This work helps maximize the…
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Tell us what you think, take the City Manager recruitment survey
The City recently launched a nationwide recruitment process to hire Vancouver’s next City Manager. As part of the community involvement process, the City is interested in getting feedback from community members to guide the recruitment and selection strategies. “The role of City Manager is critical to the City’s success,” said Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle. “The input…
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Jury verdict not guilty in Vancouver Police Officer trial, internal investigation resumes
A jury has reached a verdict of not guilty in the criminal trial against Vancouver Police Officer Andrea Mendoza arising from of a May 21, 2023, use of force incident. Following the incident, the Police Department opened an internal investigation, which was subsequently paused pending the outcome of the trial in the criminal case. …
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Southwest Washington Independent Investigative Response Team Officer Involved Shooting Investigation Release #3
The Southwest Washington Independent Investigative Response Team (SWIIRT), led by the Vancouver Police Department, is conducting the Independent Investigation of the officer-involved use of force incident involving deputies from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, which occurred on April 13, 2024. Two involved deputies are: The two witness deputies are: All four remain on critical incident…
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Southwest Washington Independent Investigative Response Team Officer Involved Shooting Investigation Release #2
The Southwest Washington Independent Investigative Response Team (SWIIRT), led by the Vancouver Police Department, is conducting the Independent Investigation of the officer-involved use of force incident involving deputies from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, which occurred on April 13, 2024, at approximately 11:30 a.m. at the American Legion located at 14011 NE 20th Avenue in…
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Southwest Washington Independent Investigative Response Team Officer Involved Shooting Investigation Release #11
The Southwest Washington Independent Investigative Response Team (SWIIRT), led by the Vancouver Police Department, is continuing the investigation of the officer involved shooting that occurred on February 20, 2024, involving deputies from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. Results of DNA and firearms analysis are still pending from the Washington State Patrol Crime Lab. At the…
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Southwest Washington Independent Investigative Response Team Officer Involved Shooting Investigation Release #1
The Southwest Washington Independent Investigative Response Team (SWIIRT), led by the Vancouver Police Department, is conducting the Independent Investigation of the officer-involved use of force incident involving deputies from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, which occurred on April 13, 2024, at approximately 11:30 a.m. at the American Legion located at 14011 NE 20th Avenue in…
