The Lake Stevens Police Department started serving the citizens of Lake Stevens in 1960 under the direction of the sole-lawman Chief Shorty Countryman when Lake Stevens was less than one square mile. Today, the city spans over nine square miles with over 42,000 residents. LSPD depends on its regional, State, and Federal partnerships to better serve our community and keep it safe. LSPD also has a department volunteer program who are dedicated to serving the citizens of Lake Stevens.

Lake Stevens Police Department is an accredited agency by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs.  

Lake Stevens Police Department received the FBI-LEEDA’s Department Trilogy Award in 2020 as the entire command staff successfully completed FBI-LEEDA's Supervisor Leadership Institute, Command Leadership Institute, and Executive Leadership Institute courses.

You will find four divisions within the police department: Office of the Chief, Operations, Support Services, and Administration.