About a 100 people attended a public ceremony today to recognize and honor the service of Ferndale Police Chief Michael Knapp as he prepares to retire at the end of the year.
Here are some scenes from the ceremony at the Pioneer Pavilion Community Center.
Ferndale Mayor John Mutchler presents Chief Knapp with a plaque from the City.
Chief Knapp receives a certificate from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) during his retirement celebration in the Pioneer Pavilion Community Center (December 6, 2016).
Chief Knapp addresses the crowd.
Chief Knapp receives a plaque from Whatcom County Prosecutor David-McEachran.
Chief Knapp holds up a present from the Ferndale Food Bank board.
Chief Knapp and his wife Nancy accept a plaque from the Whatcom County Sheriff and Police Chiefs Association