The Puyallup Tribal Police Department unveiled its new mascot on June 29 as Officer stiqayuʔ was in perpetual motion, delivering high fives and posing for pictures with the Tribal community at the Safe Summer Kickoff event at Firecracker Alley.
Sweltering summer temperatures didn’t stop Officer stiqayuʔ from making his inaugural appearance in front of the masses. The Tribal Police Department also had a booth where officers talked with the public and handed out police gear souvenirs.
Puyallup Tribal Police Department Records Manager Sherry James said they began collaborating with the Language Department in summer 2024 to develop a character that could help strengthen the relationship between kids in the community and the police department…