Wendy's is an interesting story of a local girl doing well for herself and her community.
She started out wanting to be a jockey and trained race horses right out of Coeur d'Alene HS. She shortly thereafter at a very young age began as a dispatcher for the CPD, attended NIC and a served as a reserve officer. She did a stint as Meter Monitor, training under Mrs. Cronquist. She was I believe the first female officer in Cd'A. Hiring on under the wary eyes of fellow officers, who naturally wondered if a female could do the job. She proved she could be counted on, she could hold her own and used good judgement. She had needless to say...SPUNK! She soon won the respect of her fellow officer's and went on to move up the ranks and serve in the drug task force as well. Wendy is an excellent example of what integrity, hard work and good sense can accomplish. The community is proud of her and grateful for her lifetime career serving our community and a job well done at that. Chief Carpenter deserves our respect and appreciation. Happy retirement Chief!!!

Dalton Dandy

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