MISSION: The mission of the Mukilteo Police Department is “to provide professional police service for and with the community.”
VISION: To be a model Police Department invested in the growth and safety of our community through innovation and a balanced approach to Law Enforcement.
CORE VALUES
Professionalism – With pride, we enforce the law with compassion, fairness, and respect for all. We strive for excellence in service by being a highly trained, self-disciplined, and motivated team.
Integrity – We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards of moral and ethical conduct. We hold ourselves to elevated standards of trust, responsibility, and discipline while promoting justice in a fair and impartial manner.
Community – We are committed to partnering with the community to ensure public safety and promote a high quality of life. We value open communication and mutual trust.
Service – We are proactive problem solvers, continuously seeking opportunities to serve and support our community. We prioritize treating each call as if it's our only call for the day, showcasing an unwavering dedication to delivering exceptional service and support to every individual in our community.
In 2023, our staff responded to 28,424 incidents, which annually averages to 1,421 incidents per patrol Officer. The city saw a decline in most crime categories except in regard to sexual assault investigations, eludes, and motor vehicle thefts. Our agency continues to hold those who commit crimes in our city accountable. Despite a decrease in overall crime, we booked 25% more individuals in jail than in 2022.
Download the "Crime in Washington Annual Report" document. Statistics are broken down alphabetically by County and City.
Traffic continues to be the number one call for service for the department, and is a priority for police and the community. In 2023, the department conducted over 4,000 traffic stops and 1380 traffic emphasis patrols. We currently have two dedicated traffic officers, as well as a culture where enforcing traffic laws is the responsibility of all members of the department.
In 2023, the police department used reportable force in 11 out of 28,424 incidents (.04%). The low level of force used can be attributed to the level of trust we have within the community, our realistic and wholistic approach to training, and our emphasis on utilizing tactics that provide more time and opportunity for de-escalation.
In 2023, the department handled nine citizen complaints, one Use of Force Review Board and two pursuit reviews. Of the twelve investigations, five were unfounded, two resulted in training and coaching, and five resulted in discipline. Discipline can range from verbal counseling to termination.
Embedded Social Worker
2023 was the first full year with an embedded social worker within the department. This .5 FTE is contracted through a partnership with Compass Health. The Embedded Social Worker is dedicated to providing additional support and engagement needed to connect individuals with the most appropriate resources to meet their health and social needs to improve outcomes for the individual, avert additional crises, and decrease the use of emergency resources. In 2023, our proactive approach to finding those in need and connecting them with available resources lead to a 37% decrease in police response to behavioral health calls.
During 2023, our Embedded Social Worker was able to identify 48 members of our community with 159 individual needs ranging from healthcare, substance and mental treatment as well as food and housing. Of those needs, 61 of them were connected with resources.
Investigations
The investigations division consists of three detectives led by a detective sergeant. The investigations unit is responsible for major crime scene processing, following up on complex, serious, or time-consuming investigations, planning special operations, and conducting pre-employment background investigations. Over the year, detectives conducted investigative follow-ups on over 200 cases, and provided training on UAS, Taser, Bolo Wrap and report writing. In addition, detectives conducted 10 pre-employment background investigations, each one lasting several weeks to months. Detectives are on several multi-agency teams, including Snohomish Multi-Agency Response Team (SMART) and US Marshal Violent Offender Task Force.
Domestic Violence Coordinator
Our Victim Services Coordinator saw a 15% drop in domestic violence-related criminal cases in 2023. Other Victim Coordinators in different jurisdictions in our area are reporting similar trends. This has enabled our Victim Services Coordinator to provide more support to victims through court accompaniment and guidance on protection orders. The Victim Services Coordinator was also requested to assist our Detectives on various cases to support victims during the investigative and recovery process. This hard work, dedication, and effort resulted in our Victim Services Coordinator receiving a Sergeant’s Award. She also continued her efforts to engage in community outreach events with our Youth Academy, Citizen’s Academy, Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County’s Chocolate Lovers Gala, Dawson’s Place Luncheon, and Shop with a Cop.
Support Services Division
The Support Services Division is responsible for the records management, evidence, public disclosure requests, firearms checks, and handling phone calls and walk-in calls for service for the police department.
Community Services Division
The Community Services Division consists of Two Park Rangers, One Animal Control Officer, One School Resource Officer, and One Crime Prevention Officer. The division is supervised by the Community Services Sergeant.
Working with our City Council, we designated our Park Rangers and Animal Control Officers as Special Code Enforcement Officers. This designation gave them the authority to start once again enforcing park rules, impounding vehicles, and assisting with animal investigations. During the year, our Community Services Division responded to 685 parking complaints, issued 1064 parking tickets, and responded to 234 animal calls, and our school resource officer handled 1638 incidents within the six schools.
Community Outreach
Finding ways to connect and interact with the community is engrained in our DNA. While the Community Services Division is responsible for planning and coordinating major community events, each squad is responsible for planning a community event. During this year our staff participated in Walktober Wednesday, Cuts with Cops, Chief for a Day, Coffee with Cops, Shop with a Cop, along with dozens of other events.