Three longtime Kent Police officers to retire; 97 years of experience
CHARLES CORTES, Kent Reporter
Kent Police veterans Wayne Himple (left), Mike Painter and Brian Jones are each retiring within the next few weeks. They have worked 97 total years with the city.
When Kent Police officers Brian Jones, Mike Painter and Wayne Himple each hang up their blue uniforms for the final time over the next month, they will take away 97 years of experience from the department.
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