Special Olympics Washington returns to in-person Law Enforcement Torch Run
Law Enforcement agencies throughout Washington state returned in-person for this year’s Law Enforcement Torch run, held June 15-17, raising funds and awareness for Special Olympics Washington. The main Torch Run route started at Peace Arch Historical State Park in Blaine and made its way south to Pacific Lutheran University where the Opening Ceremony for the […]
Fallen law enforcement officers honored during 2022 Police Week
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 15, 2022 – County Council members unanimously passed Resolution 22-032, recognizing May 11 – 17, 2022, as National Law Enforcement Officers Week and May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day in Snohomish County. Councilman Jared Mead (D-Mill Creek) introduced the motion which was seconded by Councilwoman Stephanie Wright (D-Lynnwood). All council […]
Local Police “plunge” into frigid waters for Special Olympics Washington
LAKE STEVENS, Wash., March 4, 2022 – Plunge Week, an annual fundraiser for the Special Olympics, came to a close Sunday, February 27, with the Lake Stevens Police Department rushing into frigid waters at North Cove Park in Lake Stevens. The annual Special Olympics Polar Plunge challenges participants to “plunge” in creative ways from wearing […]
Up to $20,000 incentive packages for lateral hires offered by police Departments throughout Snohomish County
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., November 21, 2021 – Following an unprecedented number of officers who left their jobs last year, police departments throughout Snohomish County continue to offer incentive packages to fill vacancies. In cities like Everett and Lynnwood, officers currently working in Washington state are eligible for up to a $20,000 hiring incentive until December […]
U.S. Marshals arrest suspect in Clark County Deputy Sheriff murder
Seattle, Wash., July 26, 2021 – Yesterday, the Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force (PNVOTF), led by the U.S. Marshals Service, arrested Guillermo Raya-Leon (age 26) for First Degree Murder in Salem, Oregon. Raya-Leon is alleged to have shot and killed a Clark County Sheriff’s Office Deputy on Friday in Vancouver, Washington. During the investigation, the […]
New legislation regulating police tactics effective July 25
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Governor Inslee signed new legislation that affects law enforcement and how they provide public safety services that will go into effect on July 25 leaving many police departments revising their responses to crime. HB1054 passed 54-43 at the House level and 27-22 at the Senate, signed by the Governor May 18, establishing […]
Applications for the Sheriff’s 2021 Citizen’s Academy now open
The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office offers a free 12‐week 2021 Citizen’s Academy for residents interested in learning about their local law enforcement. Classes are held Wednesday evenings (6-9:30 p.m.) with two weekend field trips. The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office 2021 Citizen’s Academy program includes classroom training by patrol deputies, detectives and corrections deputies for hands‐on […]
Two celebrated Lynnwood Police Officers retire from the force
LYNNWOOD, Wash. – Sergeant Byrd and Detective DeGabriele, two celebrated Lynnwood Police officers, retired from the force May 27 and June 17, respectively, after years of dedicated service. Sergeant David Byrd Sergeant David Byrd’s interest in law enforcement came from a young age, when as a boy living in Ohio, he had his bike stolen […]
14 fallen officers will be included in the Washington State Peace Officer’s Memorial
14 fallen officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty in both 2019 and 2020 and will be included in the Washington State Peace Officers Memorial on our state capital’s campus in Olympia. Behind the Badge Foundation, The Line of Duty Death (LODD) Committee has reviewed and approved the criterion of 14 […]
Nomination period for the 2020 Congressional Badge of Bravery now open
Each year, the Bureau of Justice Assistance recognizes law enforcement officers for their exceptional acts of bravery in the line of duty. Recipients are considered at the federal, state and local review boards and will be honored during an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. Learn about past award recipients, and if you know a similarly […]
