Fifteen Snohomish County youths graduate from Sheriff Fortney’s LEAD the Way program
EVERETT, Wash., March 19, 2022 – On Wednesday, the second session of the Snohomish County Sheriff’s LEAD the Way program concluded with a graduation ceremony. The program’s goal is to provide Leadership, Encouragement, and Direction (LEAD) for youth in the county who may be involved in the criminal justice system or at a crossroads in […]
Sheriff Fortney shares updates on Snohomish County’s LEAD The Way program
Last year, Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney started his LEAD The Way program for youth between the ages of 13 and 17. The program’s goal is to provide Leadership, Encouragement, and Direction (LEAD) for youth in the county who may be involved in the criminal justice system or at a crossroads in their life. In […]
Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office begins testing body cameras
The Snohomish County Sheriff’s office announced September 2nd that they will begin testing body cameras with select deputies. According to the press release, “Body worn cameras are used to improve transparency and accountability for both law enforcement and the community at large.” In this initial test, three different body camera vendors will each supply the […]
Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office seeking applicants
Potential applicants for deputy positions must first apply through Snohomish County Human Resources and Employment, then schedule a test with Public Safety Testing or the National Testing Network. Higher base salary Between 1 and 5 years of experience: $6,760 per month OR over 5+ years of experience: $7,275 per month. Laterals with 1-5 years of experience and a Bachelor’s […]
Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office forms Implicit Bias Education Team
By: Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times staff The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office has launched an implicit bias education team, to address interdepartmental bias to enhance racial equity in the community. The new Implicit Bias Education Team (I.B.E.T.) is an internal working group of employees of the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, who will engage in conversations […]
Snohomish County budget cuts to include sheriff’s department
By: Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Wednesday, June 10, the Snohomish County Council unanimously passed ordinance 20-037, a budget revision intended to address the financial impacts of COVID-19, approving county action to balance out the forecasted $27 million in General Fund revenue shortfalls. All county General Fund departments will undergo a 3.5% budget cut, […]
Concerns prompt County Executive Dave Somers to look into moving Snohomish County Jail from sheriff control
LUKE PUTVIN | Last Updated 11.26.2019 On November 16, County Executive Dave Somers posted a statement on Facebook sharing his intent to move the Snohomish County Jail from sheriff control to executive control. “My office has been considering asking the county council to put the jail back under the executive office. It was this way […]
Highway 2 reopened after vehicle chase in East County
SULTAN—Three Snohomish County Sheriff Deputies were taken to hospital on October 1 following a vehicle chase on Highway 2 near Monroe. Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies responded to a report of a vehicle theft in the 12000 block of 316th Ave SE at around 6:00 a.m. on October 1, and quickly located the stolen […]
East County Deputies investigate shooting in Sultan, seeking information
SULTAN—Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Deputies are investigating the shooting of male that occurred on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. On September 17, just before 11 p.m., deputies witnessed a male approaching the doors of Sultan PD with a single gunshot wound. After speaking to the victim, deputies learned the victim’s vehicle was being chased and shot […]
Snohomish County Search & Rescue recovers body near Del Campo Peak
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—On Monday, August 19, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Search & Rescue (SAR) team and volunteers from Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue recovered the body of a 36-year-old man who died while climbing at Del Campo Peak. Around 9 a.m. Monday, the male was climbing with a friend when he fell 40-50 feet […]
