Kent Police plan community meeting to discuss crime stats, other issues

Published 12:40 pm Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Kent Police Chief Rafael Padilla will speak about crime issues during a community meeting Oct. 25 at Zion Lutheran Church. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police

Kent Police Chief Rafael Padilla will speak about crime issues during a community meeting Oct. 25 at Zion Lutheran Church. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police

Residents are invited to a Kent Police Community Meeting to discuss crime statistics, hiring/retention of officers, staffing levels, state legislative priorities and other issues.

The meeting is from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25 at Zion Lutheran Church, 25105 132nd Ave. SE.

Police Chief Rafael Padilla will speak along with other command staff about current issues, according to a police statement. There also will be time for a question and answer session.

Questions? Reach out to sjudd@kentwa.gov or swood@kentwa.gov.