Winlock native Julie Jacobo was sworn in as the newest officer with the Centralia Police Department during Tuesday night’s Centralia City Council meeting. She read the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics and her oath of office was administered by police Chief Stacy Denham. Shortly after, Jacobo’s badge was ceremonially pinned to her uniform by wife Kalyn Jacobo. Jacobo comes to the job with five years of law enforcement experience, mostly with Lewis County Sheriff’s Office and Lewis County corrections. She also has experience as a SWAT team member, Swiftwater Rescue Team member, Lewis County JNET detective and a general investigations detective. “In this case, it became very clear to me that Officer Jacobo has an impeccable reputation, she’s a hard worker, is accountable, ethical and a very determined individual,” Denham said, adding that it was an “extremely easy” decision to hire her. According to Denham, Jacobo enjoys spending time with her wife and two sons, hiking, working out, playing in the snow and swimming.
