As your Sheriff, I promise to lead our Sheriff's Office with integrity and respect, wearing the badge that must symbolize public trust. I would be honored to earn your support.
Contact Us
- 9010 Market Place, PMB 123; Lake Stevens, WA 98258
- (425) 876 1297
- susannajohnsonforsheriff@gmail.com
Public Safety
Professional service that holds people accountable through quality investigations and tactics that keep us and our communities safer.
Examples
- Direct Response DCR's (Designated Crisis Responders) with Deputies
- Technology/Resources - Rapid DNA / Grappler / Two new drug detecting K-9's
- Community Academy / Community Events / Crime Prevention Coordinators
- New Training Division - Tactics / Skills / Crisis Intervention / Updated FTO Platform
Trust & Transparency
Effective policing requires support from our community that is built from the integrity of our words and actions.
Examples
- Washington State Accredited Law Enforcement Agency and Corrections Bureau
- Public Dashboards to access info (Crime Data, Jail Bookings, and Complaints)
- Sheriff Meetings with community groups, school superintendents, contract cities
- Annual Reporting - Office of Professional Accountability, Use of Force, Pursuits
Employee Investment Initiative
Professionally and personally invest and support our staff for better work-life balance, career enrichment, and overall health.
Examples
- Recruiting & Hiring - Marketing, Social Media, Fulltime Recruiter, Test Improvements
- Cordico App for all staff / Increase in Peer Support trained staff
- New Training Division - Staff training and investment, FTO / Mentor Program
- Wellness Incentives / Updated gym equipment / Nutritionist
- Monthly Leadership and Bi-Monthly Supervisor Development Meetings
Organizational Resiliency
Deliberate planning to strengthen leadership, our foundational structure, and foster partnerships to better respond and adapt to change.
Examples
- Partnerships with area law enforcement agencies to increase participation and access to resources (Tulalip PD, SWAT, SRDTF, SNOCAT, ALERT)
- Investment in specialized equipment and gear for long-term planning and sustainability (Marine Unit, Air
- Operations, Honor Guard, Corrections Cameras, Tablets, and Room Monitors)
- Collaboration with non-profit organizations that care for our community members
- Updated ILA's and budget to fix previous gaps in cost recovery and upgraded non-commissioned leadership positions for better efficiency and accountability