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Lynnwood Police Department addresses concerns over ALPR camera data use

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LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood Police Department on Friday, October 24, issued a statement to clarify and “address potential misconceptions” of its use of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology in response to a recent report by the University of Washington Center for Human Rights. The report titled, “Leaving the Door Wide Open: Flock Surveillance Systems and Immigration […]

Lynnwood Police Department Week in Review, November 10

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LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 12, 2023—Below is the Lynnwood Police Weekly Media Board Spreadsheet for October 29, 2023, to November 4, 2023. The video highlights notable LPD incidents by Public Affairs & Communications Manager Maren McKay the week ending November 10, 2023.

Women in Careers: A tribute to the Lynnwood Police Department

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The Lynnwood Police Department has over 100 employees and is a full-service law enforcement agency. Its mission is “to provide proactive, competent, effective public safety services to all persons, with the highest regard for human dignity through efficient and professional law enforcement and crime prevention practices.” In honor of Women’s History Month, the Lynnwood Times […]

Exclusive interview with Chief James Nelson of the Lynnwood Police Department

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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 […]

Lynnwood Police Department celebrates 2021 Employees of the Year

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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 […]

Lynnwood Police Department K9 unit bring holiday joy

By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff The Lynnwood Police Department held a meet and greet with the K9 unit on Sunday, December 12, raising funds for the special needs of its German shepherd squad.  Curbside to Claim Jumpers and Anthony’s Seafood Grill at Alderwood Mall, the Lynnwood Police Department’s (LPD) K9 unit canines relaxed […]

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