New sergeant and Animal Control officer sworn in at Clearlake Police Department
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CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Clearlake Police Chief Andrew White swore in his agency’s newest sergeant and Animal Control officer at the Clearlake City Council meeting on Thursday evening.
Taking the oath were Sgt. Ryan Peterson and Animal Control Officer Willow Goldtooth.
Sgt. Peterson has been with the Clearlake Police Department since 2007 and has held a variety of positions, including patrol, field training officer, and detective.
Peterson has developed a reputation as one of the top detectives in Lake County.
Goldtooth has been employed by the Animal Control Division as a part-time kennel technician since March 2018.
She loves animals and hiking, and has been looking forward to becoming an Animal Control officer and making a positive impact on the community.
“Sgt. Peterson has been an outstanding detective for the Clearlake Police Department and I am confident that he will be an outstanding sergeant as well,” said City Manager Greg Folsom. “I am also pleased that we have been able to promote Willow Goldtooth into the important position of Animal Control officer.”