Cheney Free Press -

CHENEY — Two new officers joined the Police Department as lateral transfers.

Ian Sauve, 33, and Dennis Sanchez, 45, were sworn in and welcomed to the city June 5.

Sauve previously worked more than six years with the Bellevue Police Department, where he specialized as a field training officer and served as an honor guard Member.

“I was referred by two former coworkers who transferred from Bellevue,” Sauve said. “They raved about the positive atmosphere and how they love the men and women they work alongside.

“After I did a ride along, I made the tough decision to lateral and I am...