Deputy Pendell speaks to retirees

Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputy Travis Pendell, spoke to the Retired Public Employees Chapter 14 on June 22, describing his work as the resource officer for the Medical Lake School District as well as the types of scams that target retirees.

As the school resource officer, he works with staff and counselors, supporting positive behavior, and preventing poor behavior from escalating into criminal behavior.

Pendell said that there are many types of scams. One scammer called 200 people before finding one who fell for his scam. He emphasized to not open an email that is unfamiliar to you and to no...