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Lake Forest Park police commander says officers respond to every 911 call, outlines gate‑check practice
Summary
Commander Ross Adams testified the Lake Forest Park Police Department has a long‑standing practice of responding to 911 and nonemergency calls and performs proactive park gate checks, though staffing constraints can delay routine checks. He said marine patrol support is available year‑round under an interlocal agreement with King County.
Commander Ross Adams told the hearing examiner on March 4 that Lake Forest Park police have an established practice of responding to all calls routed through dispatch and attempt routine park checks to confirm gates are locked and clear parks after hours.
"We respond to every 911 call for service or, nonemergency line calls for service," Adams said, adding the department will "always always respond" to concerns when residents call dispatch. He described an operational practice in which officers verify gate status at the preserve and, if necessary, clear the park and lock gates to make the…
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