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Tacoma police officer retires after a 35-year career of ‘firsts’

Officer Loretta Cool was the first female to hold several positions in the department, including first female K-9 officer and first female SWAT team officer

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A trailblazer for the Tacoma (Wash.) Police Department ended her career this week. In 35 years, Officer Loretta Cool was the first female to hold several positions in the department.