Support Services

The Support Services Division is commanded by the Deputy Chief, whose primary responsibility is to provide general management direction and control for the Support Services Unit. The Support Services Division consists of the Investigations Unit, School Resource Officers, Animal Control, Evidence, Marine Unit, K9 Unit, and Traffic Unit, as well as numerous functional areas. Deputy Chief is the Public Information Officer (PIO) and manages the Office of Professional Standards.

DEPUTY CHIEF

Deputy Chief Jeff Young is a veteran law enforcement officer with 27 years of experience. Jeff served with the Phoenix Police Department for more than 25 years before retiring as a Lieutenant/Shift Commander.

During his tenure with the Phoenix Police Department, Jeff served in a variety of roles such as the Patrol Division, Community Relations Bureau, School Resource Officer, Airport Bureau, Transit Enforcement Unit, and Homeland Defense/Traffic Bureaus. Most recently, Jeff served as Chief of Police for the City of Mill Creek.

Jeff holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services with a specialization in Criminal Justice from Wayland Baptist University and a Master of Public Administration degree from Webster University. Jeff has also attended numerous FEMA NIMS/ICS courses. He has also attended several leadership courses, including FBI-LEEDA.

During his career, Jeff has earned the Anti-Defamation League Law Enforcement Award, Arizona Department of Public Safety Director’s Award, Medal of Lifesaving, Community Based Policing Award, and numerous commendations from citizens and supervisors.

Jeff honorably served for the United States Navy and National Guard. Jeff joined the Lake Stevens Police Department on January 24, 2022. Jeff is married to his beautiful wife Tricia. They have two sons, David and Jamie.

Investigations Unit

The investigations Unit is tasked with investigating felony-level crimes and presenting them to the prosecutor’s office for charging. These major crimes include homicide, robbery, sexual assaults, crimes against children, aggravated assaults, arson, thefts, burglary, and fraud.

The Investigations Unit partners with other surrounding local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, as well as state and federal organizations. We have members who are part of the Snohomish County Multi-Agency Response Team (SMART), Snohomish Interagency Child Abduction Response Team (ICART), International Crimes Against Children (ICAC), the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF), and the US Secret Service Cyber Fraud Task Force (CFTF).

Community Services Officer

The Lake Stevens Police Department Community Service Officer (CSO) provides a supporting role to the Operations Division of the police department. The CSO provides a wide variety of support services to patrol officers, citizens, and visitors of Lake Stevens. The CSO also handles crime prevention by providing assistance to community neighborhoods and businesses. These services include:

Animal Control
Partnership with City Code Enforcement Officer
Crime Prevention

Animal Control

Animal control isn’t just about dog bites and stray cats. While it’s certainly something we take care of, animal control focuses on the proper care of animals in Lake Stevens and how it ensures public safety. Here’s an overview of animal control services in Lake Stevens:

Pet Licenses
Pet licensing is your first defense against lost pets. This is a tool, not a regulation so that animal control can return this little family member back to you. So, that there are more reunifications than not, all dogs and cats are required to have a pet license in Lake Stevens and need to wear them. They are inexpensive and easy to obtain from City Hall. Check out the Pet Licensing page or contact City Hall at (425) 622-9400.

Lost & Found/Strays
When lost pets are found, we reach out to you so that you can quickly reunite. In the meantime, a log is kept at the Lake Stevens Police Department where animals may be temporarily held. Depending on things like weather, staffing, and load, pets may be moved to the Everett Animal Shelter. Please keep in mind, the call log is not all-inclusive, so do contact all local shelters to see if your furry friend has made his way there.

Everett Animal Shelter - 425-257-6000
Lake Stevens Police Department at 425-622-9401

Return of Pets
An attempt is made to return all licensed pets to their owners as soon as possible and a lost and found pet log is kept at the police department. The log is not all-inclusive, and pet owners are encouraged to check with local shelters. It remains the responsibility of the pet owner to locate their missing pet. You can call the non-emergency line at (425) 407-3999 to speak with an officer.

Dangerous & Wild Animals
Bears, alligators, crocodiles, rear-fanged snakes – what do all these animals have in common? They’re wild animals, inherently dangerous, and prohibited in Lake Stevens. It is a misdemeanor to own any such animal so please, don’t.

Other such wild animals included in this list (but not limited to):

Members of the cat and dog family not customarily domesticated by man (including hybrids)
Venomous and devenomized reptiles
Snakes reaching over 10 feet

Dog Bites
All dog bites must be reported. All reported dog bites are investigated, and the appropriate and applicable procedures are implemented such as quarantine requirements and dangerous dog / potentially dangerous dog requirements.

Animal Cruelty
Animal cruelty is a crime. Don’t do it, don’t let others. All reports will be fully investigated and, as appropriate, prosecuted.

School Resource Officers (SRO)

The primary goal of our school resource officer program is to hold juveniles responsible for their actions and prevent the youth in our community from becoming involved in the criminal justice system. This program works in collaboration with school staff, parents, social service organizations, and of course the students to provide a safe school environment. These activities may include:

Prevention of crime and delinquent behavior in the school environment
Friendly contact between the police department and the youth in our community
Assistance and accurate information during times of stress and crisis
Educating the youth about the role of laws and court and police in society
Investigation of criminal cases involving youth and the use of effective alternatives to the criminal justice system

Traffic Unit

The Traffic Unit is responsible for traffic enforcement, collision investigation, parking, and all other traffic-related incidents. The Traffic Unit also provides specialized services including technical accident investigation, selective enforcement, traffic control, DUI enforcement, and traffic safety education. Traffic Unit participates with regional partners to help reduce serious injury and fatal collisions. Once the problems are identified, the Traffic Unit develops an action plan to reduce or eliminate the problem. Recent speed surveys are available to view at the link below.

Marine Unit

A major tourist attraction in the city of Lake Stevens is, you guessed it, the lake. The Lake Stevens Police Department has a Marine Unit that does the following:

Educates the public on safe boating practices
Conducts safety inspections for all types of vessels
Enforces laws on the waterways
Responds to calls for service on the lake
Investigates boating-related accidents

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