New School Resource Officer Appointed

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  Wenatchee School District appointed Madeline Austin as its new School Resource Officer“August 25, 2026 Welcome Officer Madeline Austin, Our Newest School Resource Officer The Wenatchee School District is proud to welcome Madeline Austin as our new School Resource Officer.”
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  The appointment was on August 25, 2026“August 25, 2026 Welcome Officer Madeline Austin, Our Newest School Resource Officer”
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  Madeline Austin is a Wenatchee native“Madeline is a hometown success story, having grown up right here in East Wenatchee.”
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  Madeline Austin served four years in the U. S. Navy“She served four years in the U.S. Navy,”
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  Madeline Austin served two years as a RiverCom dispatcher“She served four years in the U.S. Navy, then spent two years as a dispatcher with RiverCom, where she learned firsthand what it takes to respond calmly and effectively when it matters most.”
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  Madeline Austin joined the Wenatchee Police Department for four and a half yearsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Madeline Austin holds a Bachelor of Science in Law & Justice from Central Washington University“She holds a Bachelor of Science in Law & Justice from Central Washington University and is currently pursuing her Master's in Public Administration, continuing to grow both as an officer and as a leader in our community.”
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  Madeline Austin is pursuing a Master's in Public Administration“She holds a Bachelor of Science in Law & Justice from Central Washington University and is currently pursuing her Master's in Public Administration, continuing to grow both as an officer and as a leader in our community.”
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  The district stated she will focus on building relationships with students“She holds a Bachelor of Science in Law & Justice from Central Washington University and is currently pursuing her Master's in Public Administration, continuing to grow both as an officer and as a leader in our community. Madeline is looking forward to making a positive difference in the lives of our students — building meaningful relationships, being a positive presence, and serving as a role model they can look up to.”
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  The district stated she will serve as a positive role model“She holds a Bachelor of Science in Law & Justice from Central Washington University and is currently pursuing her Master's in Public Administration, continuing to grow both as an officer and as a leader in our community. Madeline is looking forward to making a positive difference in the lives of our students — building meaningful relationships, being a positive presence, and serving as a role model they can look up to.”
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  The district's announcement did not specify which schools Austin will serveNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The district's announcement did not detail plans for her role beyond her background and educationNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.