Jim Nelson approved as Lynnwood’s new Chief of Police

By Alec Dietz | Lynnwood Times Almost 30 years ago, Jim Nelson never thought he’d be in this position. Sitting in a room full of hundreds of applicants, Lynnwood Police Department’s new Chief of Police never thought he’d be one of a handful of people accepted into the local police academies. “I remember looking around […]

Law enforcement volunteers show support for Lynnwood Police Department

By: Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Members of Lynnwood’s Citizens Patrol Program presented Lynnwood Police Department (LPD) officers with a sign displaying encouraging messages on Wednesday, August 5, to reinforce their support for local law enforcement. “We wanted to show our solidarity, love, and support for our Law Enforcement team in Lynnwood,” said Citizens […]

Jim Nelson to serve as interim Lynnwood Chief of Police

By City of Lynnwood | Press Release Editors Note: The vote to approve Nelson by the Lynnwood City Council is scheduled for the August 10 Business Meeting. Mayor Nicola Smith has selected Deputy Chief Jim Nelson to serve as Lynnwood’s next Chief of Police after the retirement of Chief Tom Davis at the end of […]