WA ST Criminal Justice Training Commission 11/1/2021

CITY OF EVERETT, WASHINGTON EVERETT POLICE DEPARTMENT Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Request for Proposal (RFP) RFP House Bill 1001 NARRATIVE A. Organization Information The Everett Police Department serves a diverse community of over 111,000 people' with major employers including Naval Station Everett and the Boeing Everett Assembly Plant. Our team, when fully staffed, includes 207 sworn police positions and 36 civilian support staff. In addition to our officers on the street and detectives conducting complex investigations,the Everett Police Department maintains a long list of specialty assignments that includes School Resource Officers, an Anti-Crime Team, Gang Response Unit, Marine Operation Unit, Traffic Safety Unit, a full time Training Unit, a full time Recruiting Officer and much more. We also participate in regional groups including the Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force and the Snohomish County Regional SWAT Team. B. Mission, Goals and Challenges The Everett Police Department believes in building strong and safe communities within the City of Everett and its mission is to work in partnership with the community to enhance the quality of life and reduce crime through our core values of integrity, professionalism, and honor. Diverse recruiting is critical to establishing a department that represents our community. We recognize the importance of having hard-working, motivated team members who come from all socioeconomic backgrounds, various religions, ethnicities and BIPOC communities. The Everett