Police department promotes sergeant to deputy chief

Port Townsend Police Chief Thomas Olson introduced Kamal Sharif as the department’s new deputy chief at the Jan. 5 meeting of the Port Townsend City Council. Sharif joined the Port Townsend Police Department in 2021 and has served as a sergeant since 2023. Sharif said he is thankful to have been sel

By: Mallory Kruml, Port Townsend Leader

Outlets: Port Townsend Leader

Published: January 14, 2026

Words: 417

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

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Port Townsend Police Chief Thomas Olson sharing the promotion of Deputy Chief Kamal Sharif at the Jan. 5 meeting of the Port Townsend Police Department. Leader photo by Mallory Kruml

Port Townsend Police Chief Thomas Olson introduced Kamal Sharif as the department’s new deputy chief at the Jan. 5 meeting of the Port Townsend City Council.

Sharif joined the Port Townsend Police Department in 2021 and has served as a sergeant since …

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