MARYSVILLE—The Marysville Police Department has released body-cam footage and a related training video that highlight officers’ coordination and preparation during a high-risk rescue operation last year. MPD is sharing the video to share with the public its focus on public safety and the role of ongoing training in enabling quick, life-saving decisions.
“Our commitment to patrol tactics training reflects a strong culture of continuous learning within the Marysville Police Department,” Police Chief Erik Scairpon said in a statement. “State accreditation and required training help ensure we’re aligned with best practices and prepared for the evolving needs of our community. I’m proud of our officers for embracing this responsibility and leading the way statewide.”
The body-cam video is from a July 2, 2025, incident in which officers responded to what began as a routine call for aid. A man had been shot multiple times and was trapped inside his home with three young children while an armed suspect’s location remained unknown.
“When we walked up, there was an open window with some light … we peeked inside and there was a gentleman on the floor who had been shot multiple times,” Cpl. Nicholas Brevig recalled.
Facing limited information, a language barrier and uncertainty about the suspect, officers quickly formed a multi-agency entry team with officers from Marysville, Tulalip and Arlington, along with Snohomish County sheriff’s deputies. They moved through the home, located the three children and guided them to safety.
“These people were in extreme danger and we needed to get them out of the house… if that means we put ourselves at risk, that’s what it is,” Brevig said.
Officer Jason Thompson said training and instinct guided the response.
“There wasn’t a lot of thinking … it was a lot more instinct and falling back on my training … the kids were the priority,” Thompson said.
After securing the children, officers re-entered the home through a window to extract the critically injured man, avoiding a room near a hallway where the suspect was believed to be barricaded.
“We decided rather than engage that suspect or get into a gunfight while trying to get the victim out, we would re-enter through the window,” Brevig explained.
The suspect was later taken into custody without further incident.
The July 2025 call has since become a key example in the department’s mandatory patrol tactics training, which is part of continuing education required under the Law Enforcement Training and Community Safety Act. The law, which originated as voter-approved Initiative 940 and took effect in 2019, mandates 40 hours of training in violence de-escalation, mental health and cultural awareness.
A training video released with the body-cam footage shows officers practicing high-stress rescue scenarios based on the incident.
“This training sets up our newer officers with a level of knowledge to fall back on under stress,” Brevig said. “You’re going to revert to training or instinct, so this gives them something to rely on.”
Thompson added, “It requires you to think outside the box and stay alert… I’m very proud of the officers and how they reacted. I’d go back in with them again if I had to.”
The officers involved, along with their regional partners, were awarded the Don Arndt Memorial Medal of Distinction on January 24, 2026. The medal recognizes extraordinary courage and service in the line of duty.
Author: Mario Lotmore
