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Mayor credits community and police as Lake Stevens reports lower crime and police reaccreditation
Summary
The mayor highlighted police reaccreditation by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs, work with the Internet Crimes Against Children unit and community contributions to public safety; a questioner cited a 20% drop in crime in 2024, which the mayor attributed to police efforts, community vigilance and partnerships.
The mayor said the Lake Stevens Police Department completed reaccreditation with the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) and that the department engaged with the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) unit to protect children.
During audience Q&A a resident referenced an unpublished statistic: “2024, our crime rate went down 20%,” and asked the mayor to attribute the reduction. The mayor credited police work, local businesses and community vigilance, and said staffing constraints remain a challenge. He said the city would continue to support officers and press for appropriate legislative changes at the state level to support local public-safety efforts.
Why it matters: the reaccreditation and the ICAC work are cited as part of public-safety improvements. The mayor emphasized a combination of police activity and community involvement as contributing factors to the reported reduction in crime rates.
Transcript notes: the resident’s 20% figure was posed during a question and presented by the resident; the mayor did not provide independent crime data in the presentation text beyond his general statements about policing and staffing.
