Cops for Inclusion: Lynnwood Police hosts event for kids of diverse abilities
LYNNWOOD, Wash., April 17, 2023—In celebration of April as Autism Awareness Month, the Lynnwood Police Department organized an event on Saturday, April 15 called “Cops for Inclusion: A day with kids of diverse abilities.” The event, held at the Northwest Church grounds in Lynnwood, was specifically designed for families and children on the Autism Spectrum. […]
Lynnwood Police Week in Review, January 20, 2023
The Lynnwood Police Department is committed to effective and inclusive community outreach and engagement. To learn more about the ways your police department engages with the Lynnwood community, click here! Here’s a summary of some of the most notable incidents your Lynnwood Police Officers responded to in the last two weeks leading up to Friday, […]
Lynnwood Police Week in Review, January 6, 2023
Here’s a summary of some of the most notable incidents your Lynnwood Police Officers responded to in the week or so leading up to Friday, January 6th, 2022 as well as some LPD news. This Week in Review is brought to you by Maren McKay, Public Affairs & Communications Manager for the Lynnwood Police Department: […]
Lynnwood Police Officers honored with Letter of Commendation for heroic work
LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 29, 2022—Ten Lynnwood Police Department Officers received a Letter of Commendation, November 1, for action or performance above their normal duties. Sgt. Chris Breault told the Lynnwood Times the Letter of Commendation was a system the Department used to offer but has since fizzled out. Chief Jim Nelson, at the awards ceremony […]
Three Lynnwood Police Officers injured when evidence exploded
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 16, 2022 – A source told the Lynnwood Times that shortly after 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 16, three Lynnwood Police Officers were injured when evidence that was being processed exploded inside the police station. All three officers were sent to hospital and have been released with nonlife threatening injuries. Both the […]
Exclusive interview with Chief James Nelson of the Lynnwood Police Department
LYNNWOOD— In continuing our podcast series on public safety, Lynnwood Times journalist Bo Brusco discusses Chief James Nelson of the Lynnwood Police Department (LPD) the unique staffing challenges his department is facing and how social work and police work go hand-in-hand. Technically, there are only two vacant commissioned positions at the LPD, but there’s more […]
BREAKING: Lynnwood police needs your help to catch two thieves
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 21, 2022 – The Lynnwood Police is asking for the public’s assistance in bringing these two alleged thieves to justice. The two male suspects pictured below stole at least $400,000 worth of collectable books, comic books, baseball/football cards and other memorabilia from CubeSmart Storage in Lynnwood located at 19331 Hwy 99. Two […]
Lynnwood police seeking public’s help in shooting of 14-year-old
LYNNWOOD, Wash, May 11, 2022 – In a press release sent this morning, the Lynnwood Police Department (LPD) reported that yesterday, May 10, 2022, a 14-year-old juvenile was shot while walking with a group of friends near 186th PL SW and Highway 99. The LPD statement described a “dark SUV with loud exhaust” that made […]
Lynnwood Police Department celebrates 2021 Employees of the Year
LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 5, 2022 – Lynnwood Police Chief James Nelson recognized the Lynnwood Police Department’s 2021 “Employees of the Year” at Lynnwood’s City Hall on Wednesday, Apr. 20. Each recipient was selected via a department-wide vote, except for the “Chief’s Award” recipient; an award given to someone who the Chief identifies as having gone […]
Register today for 2022 Lynnwood Police Youth Camp
LYNNWOOD, Wash., April 23, 2021 – Registration is now open for the Lynnwood Police Camp for youth ages 11 to 14 years. All county youth are encouraged to apply; however, space is limited! It’s a fun week of learning safety skills, team building, leadership development, physical activities and much more! Camp Dates: July 18-21, 2022. from 8:30 a.m. – […]
