The Kirkland Police Department is stepping up its game in the animal world with a new addition to their squad. Angela Arnold has taken the reins as Kirkland's latest Animal Control Officer. You'll catch her on the move, from cruising the park to popping up at community events, tackling everything from animal neglect to giving Fido's owner a heads-up on the latest pet tips via text. It's not just a job for Arnold; she's weaving her passion for animals into her police work.
If Arnold's resume reads like an eclectic mix of gigs, that's because it is. She's done a little bit of everything—from slinging parcels at UPS in her earlier career to dabbling in construction. But don't get it twisted; her heart's always been with animals. It all started on a farm and now she's Kirkland's go-to for every furry, feathered, or scaled resident in need. According to the City of Kirkland, Arnold's not just patrolling the streets; she's a proud graduate of the Criminal Justice Training Center in Burien, armed with the latest in animal law knowledge.
It's not all about catching the bad guys though. Arnold is all about the community connection. She's a local herself and is pumped to get out there and show folks that caring for critters is part of the Kirkland vibe. And she's bringing the police department along for the ride with a nifty new tech trick. Ever lost a pet? Well, if your furry friend ever goes rogue, Angela's got your back with a text alert setup that's going to make finding Rover a whole lot easier.
Arnold genuinely wants to make a difference in Kirkland, and with her background, she's brilliantly positioned to just do exactly that. The Police Department's latest move isn't just to bring Arnold on board, but also to seamlessly integrate the community into the animal welfare equation with their tech-savvy notification system. As noted by the City of Kirkland, this new system is set to keep Kirkland's pet owners looped in with instant updates straight to their cellphones—just text "pets" to 425-490-832 and join the inner circle.
