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Patrol Division
The Patrol Division is made up of the finest men and women committed to the departments values of integrity, professionalism and honor. Officers within Patrol work in partnership with the community to improve quality of life and reduce crime. They consistently deliver quality customer service for citizens, neighborhoods and businesses while being the most visible police presence in the community.
In an average year, these officers respond to over 141,000 calls for service by foot, vehicle, boat and bicycle to write about 25,000 reports while providing protection 24-hours a day 7 days a week. Patrol officers conduct investigations of crimes, allegations of criminal conduct and are highly trained and adept at responding to all types of calls for service. They respond to emergencies, alarms, reports of crimes, provide traffic enforcement, render basic medical aid, attend community meetings, offer crime prevention education, give tours of the police department, interact in the classroom with local students and schools, and assist with walk-in calls at our two precinct substations.
In addition to responding to dispatched calls for service, officers self-initiate their own police activities and contacts with citizens. Our officers are committed to a proactive philosophy which includes recognizing, facilitating and solving problems through direct intervention or by providing informational resources. They regularly use data provided by our analysts to target areas where intelligence sources show crime is occurring.
Officers are assigned to specific regions of the city with each acting as the primary emergency contact in their area. Assignments remain relatively constant so officers stay current on problem areas, school related activities, traffic complaints and street/geography modifications or changes.
The Patrol Division is also supported by the Online Reporting System which is available to victims and witnesses of specific crimes. Online reporting is available to the public 24-hours a day. Call 911 immediately if you have an emergency or witness a crime.
Investigations Division
Investigations works to bring to justice all those who, by their deeds, would attempt to bring harm to our community. Investigators work closely with victims of crimes and local prosecutors.
Investigations is divided into separate units that follow-up on major incidents and prepare cases for presentation in court.
- Criminal Intelligence
- Financial Crimes
- Forensics Imaging
- Major Crimes
- Property Crimes
- Special Assault
- Traffic Safety
The Criminal Intelligence Unit collects, organizes, analyzes, maintains and disseminates information on activities and operations of individuals, associates or groups suspected of, or involved in, criminal activity. This Unit works with other units, divisions and law enforcement agencies to prevent and discourage the presence of organized criminal activities within the community.
The Financial Crimes Unit focuses on repressible criminal activity, working closely with others in the policing community, the Prosecutor's Office and citizens to conduct follow-up investigations in instances of criminal activity involving forged or counterfeit access devices, identity theft, other financial crimes and crimes involving forged documents, with the focus being on the identification and successful prosecution of offenders.
The Major Crimes Unit investigates all violent crimes against persons to include the investigation and management of missing person’s cases, runaway youth and inactive homicide files. This unit deals with crimes of violence to include: homicide, robbery, assaults, harassment and other cases.
Select detectives in this unit participate on the Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response Team (SMART) which is a team of investigators, evidence technicians, records specialists, and public information officers from various Snohomish County law enforcement agencies and Washington State Patrol who respond to and investigate police use of force incidents.
The Property Crimes Unit focuses on the crimes of theft, burglary, possession of stolen property, fraud, acts of vandalism and arson. Working closely with other personnel throughout the police department and the community, the unit strives to identify those responsible for these acts, pursue successful prosecution, recover property and enable restitution for victims.
The Special Assault Unit investigates cases involving physical and sexual abuse of children and adults along with managing the Registered Sexual Offender Program. The unit seeks the highest level of successful prosecution through a victim oriented investigative process.
The Traffic Safety Unit investigates all traffic collisions to their logical conclusion. These include: traffic fatalities, vehicular homicides, vehicular assaults, felony hit & runs and collisions that need reconstructing for civil proceedings purposes.
The Unit has full-time motorcycle officers who enforce traffic laws and provide community education throughout the city. While enforcement is their primary task, the Motors Officers also actively engage in numerous community events and are the enforcement arm of the Collision Investigation Unit.
Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response Team
The Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response Team (SMART) is a team of investigators, evidence technicians, records specialists, and public information officers from various Snohomish County law enforcement agencies and Washington State Patrol who respond to and investigate police use of force incidents.
Specialty Units
This following specialty units are charged with targeting and suppressing selective street level crime problems within the city through the use of specialized enforcement methods.
- Anti-Crime Team
- Bomb Unit
- Community Outreach & Enforcement
- Customer Service
- Downtown Bicycle Unit
- Gang Response Unit
- Honor Guard
- K-9 Unit
- Marine Operations
- Special Operations
- Tactical Unit
- Traffic Safety
- Youth Services
The Anti-Crime Team communicates and works closely with the community, with the Patrol Division and with the various units in the Investigations Division as well as outside agencies.
Inter-Agency Bomb Disposal Team
In the fall of 2015, Chief Templeman created the Community Outreach and Enforcement Team (COET) that balances social outreach and relationship building with criminal enforcement when necessary. With the help of social workers embedded with the team, officers are able to look for ways outside of the criminal justice system to offer help and improve the quality of life for individuals on the streets. Through daily contact, officers try to assist frequent users and the chronically homeless by helping them overcome barriers to treatment and stability.
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When to Call 911
Call 911 for any emergency or non-emergency situation needing a first responder. You may also call 911 to contact a police officer and report a crime.Dispatching services for the Everett Police Department are provided through Snohomish County 911.
The Downtown Bicycle Unit consists of highly mobile uniformed officers who address specific criminal issues - specifically in the densely populated downtown business core. Officers are very proactive with respect to law enforcement and are not driven by calls for service, as they are self-directing with input from community groups, crime analysis sources and the police administration. Bicycle Unit officers are the primary liaison with business owners and customers in the downtown core and strive to maintain open communication and exceptional customer services to people in this area.
The Unit aims to reduce gang related criminal activity, improve the quality of life for citizens and maintain safe and healthy neighborhoods through improved education, response, and pro-active enforcement. The Gang Response Unit works with the Criminal Intelligence Unit to identify gang related crimes and individuals then develops and delivers suppression, prevention, and intervention strategies that promote positive youth development and holds individuals involved in gang related criminal activity accountable. The Gang Response Unit includes a Gang Education & Prevention Officer.
The newly developed PIVOT & PAY prevention programs will play a large role in the City’s prevention efforts. The Gang Response Unit is part of Mayor Cassie Franklin’s directive focused on youth, gun violence and gang reduction.
The Honor Guard performs displays at public functions:
- Burials of public officials
- Holiday observances
- Parades
- Public facilities dedications
- Other exhibitions as appropriate
Educating the public about water safety is the highest priority, but the team also focuses on enforcement as needed.
There are 7 scuba divers assigned to the team who conduct underwater investigations to search for and collect evidence of crimes.
- Crisis resolution
- Dignitary protection
- High risk arrest or search warrant service
- Special surveillance
- Unusual occurrences requiring extra police response
The Tactical Unit, also known as SWAT, is composed of a force large enough to accomplish the mission, yet small enough to achieve effective infiltration. The Tactical Unit is provided with weapons designed to deliver disciplined, balanced firepower to neutralize opposing fire or for defense if under attack. Successful resolution of any situation is achieved through negotiation or with the minimum amount of force necessary to preserve life and property.
During the summer months the Youth Services Unit participates in:
- Badges for Baseball and Softball (in partnership with the Boys and Girls Club and Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation)
- Casino Road Soccer Camp
- Fourth of July festivities
- Junior Police Academy
- National Night Out Against Crime