Police

The Lacey Police Department provides a wide range of public safety services on behalf of the Lacey community including community outreach, collaboration with schools, managing crime prevention programs, and investigating major felony crimes.

Overview

The community and the Lacey Police Department work together to ensure the overall safety of the community.  This partnership is critical in maintaining the City’s high quality of life, allowing the Lacey Police Department to proactively respond to emerging issues confronting the community.

Lacey Police Department takes pride in providing excellent customer service and maintaining a low crime rate.  This is due to the  professionalism and training of officers who wear the uniform, and from the willingness of Lacey community members to get involved and report criminal activity affecting their community.

The Lacey Police Department continues to strive to meet the needs of the community and enforce laws in a uniform and fair manner to preserve and maintain the safety of our neighborhoods, schools and businesses.

Reporting a Crime:

  • Emergencies: Call 911 if you see suspicious activity, see a crime occurring, or are a victim of a crime that is occurring or there is a chance quick response by officers means they will catch the suspect.
  • Non-emergencies: Call 360-704-2740 to report a crime that is NOT in progress.
  • Non-emergencies online: You can report some crimes that are not in-progress online via Police2Citizen.
  • Collision: Report a collision using Washington State Patrol’s online system.

Outside Agency contacts:

Mission, Vision, Values

Mission Statement

Partnering with the community to make Lacey a safe and desirable place to live, work, learn, and play.

Vision Statement

Protect and serve with honor.

Values Statement

The Lacey Police Department delivers professional police services based on the following values:

Ethics and Integrity:

  • Be honest
  • Do the right thing
  • Take responsibility
  • Be accountable

Leadership:

  • Expected from all members of LPD
  • Show fairness and impartiality
  • Be consistent
  • Be trustworthy
  • Lead by example
  • Use open communication

Respect:

  • Each other
  • The community
  • Diversity

Professionalism and Excellence:

  • Team work
  • Community partnership
  • Dedication and commitment
  • Accessible and approachable
  • Quality of service
  • Empathy and caring

Innovation:

  • Encourage and implement new ideas
Command Staff
Robert Almada, Chief of Police

Mail: Lacey Police Department
ATTN: Chief Almada
420 College St SE
Lacey, WA 98503-1238

360.459.4333


Chief Robert Almada was sworn into office on July 1, 2021 after serving as the Interim Chief of Police since May 1, 2020. Chief Almada began his service with the Lacey Police Department in October of 2019 as the Deputy Chief of Police. He began his career in law enforcement with the Santa Monica Police Department over 30 years ago, starting as a Police Cadet in 1990. He became a Police Officer in 1991 and worked assignments in patrol and specialized crime suppression units. He was promoted to Sergeant in 1996 and worked a variety of patrol, investigative, and administrative assignments of increasing responsibility. He was promoted to Lieutenant in 2012 and served as a watch commander and the executive officer of the administrative services division.

In 2013, then Lieutenant Almada was selected to lead the Santa Monica Office of Emergency Management (OEM) as the Emergency Services Manager. In this capacity, he expanded and continued to build out emergency preparedness efforts to ensure continuity of government and community stability. During his tenure, he also developed and implemented the new Public Safety Communications Center (PSC) to handle 911 calls and dispatch services for the Police and Fire Departments.

Then Lieutenant Almada returned to his regular duties at the Santa Monica Police Department in 2016, serving as the Audit and Inspection Manager, Special Events Manager, and Community Affairs Manager, and as a patrol watch commander. He was promoted to Captain in 2017 and served as the Operations Commander. He completed his service with Santa Monica Police Department in 2019 and joined the Lacey Police Department.

Chief Almada received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, a Master’s Degree in Public Administration, as well as a post graduate certificate in Leadership. Chief Almada is a graduate of the inaugural class of the Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) presented by the California Police Chiefs Association. Chief Almada is a graduate of the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute and was an instructor of Ethics and Leadership with the City’s Santa Monica Institute (SMi).

Chief Almada belongs to several professional organizations including Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). He serves on a variety of boards and commissions including Thurston County Communications (TCOMM) Executive Board, the Thurston County Treatment Sales Tax (TST) Advisory Commission, the national Round Table on Racial Equity for Advancing Pretrial Policy & Research (APPR), and the APPR Policy Board for Thurston County.

Robert Hollis, Deputy Chief of Police

Mail: Lacey Police Department
ATTN: Deputy Chief Hollis
420 College St SE
Lacey, WA 98503-1238

360.459.4333


Deputy Chief Bobby Hollis joined the Lacey Police Department in December 2021. Deputy Chief Hollis started working at the Des Moines Police Department in 2001 before joining the Kent Police Department in 2006. He started as a Police Officer and worked his way to Commander before coming to Lacey.

In his career, Deputy Chief Hollis has worked as the Race and Equity Commander and a Patrol Commander. He has overseen units such as Traffic, K-9, and SRO. He has overseen Emergency Management, IT (Information Technology) projects, and been the liaison to Valley Communications (dispatch). Deputy Chief Hollis has experience working as a PIO (Public Information Officer), SWAT Officer, Recruiting and Hiring, and as a Collision Investigator.

Deputy Chief Hollis has his Executive Master’s degree in Public Administration (EMPA) and a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, both from the University of Washington.

Jim Mack, Operations Division
Patrol Commander

Mail: Lacey Police Department
ATTN: Commander Mack
420 College St SE
Lacey, WA 98503-1238

360.459.4333


Commander Jim Mack joined the Lacey Police Department in July 1989.  During the first half of his career, he held assignments in the Department’s Patrol and Investigation Divisions.  He held the specific positions of Community Service Officer, Reserve Police Officer, Police Officer, Gang Detective, Patrol Sergeant, and School Resource Sergeant.  In January 2003, Jim was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant.  He was assigned to the Patrol Division for five years and then to the Investigative Division.

In October 2011, Jim was promoted to the rank of Commander.  As a Command Level Officer, Jim spent time overseeing both the Patrol Division and the Investigative Division for the department.  Commander Mack was also assigned as the Coordinator for the Thurston County Narcotics Task Force.

Jim has an Associate of Arts Degree from Pierce College in Criminal Justice, and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Community Services from Saint Martin’s University.  He is a graduate of the #225 Session of the FBI National Academy and has served as the Training Chair and the Sponsorship Chair for the Washington Chapter, Northwest Law Enforcement Command College and the IACP’s Leadership in Police Organizations.

Operations Division

Marine Operations

Police Bicycles

Traffic Unit

Uniformed Patrol

Joe Upton, Investigative Division
Investigative Commander

Mail: Lacey Police Department
ATTN: Commander Upton
420 College St SE
Lacey, WA 98503-1238

360.459.4333


Commander Joe Upton began his law enforcement career with the Lacey Police Department in 1992. In the 27 years since then, he has held the positions of Detective, Patrol Sergeant, Administrative Sergeant, and Patrol Commander. Commander Upton currently serves as the Administrative Commander which encompasses Evidence, Training and Personnel, and the Records Division. Commander Upton assists with LEMAP studies on a statewide level and is the vice-chair of the WASPC accreditation committee. Commander Upton has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Pacific Lutheran University and is a graduate of the Northwest Law Enforcement Command College and the FBI National Academy.

Investigative Division

Detectives

Community Resource Unit

Evidence Unit

School Resource Officers

Explorers

Accreditation

Media Releases

Police Media Release

Attempt to Identify On Saturday, January 27 at 9:05 a.m., the suspect pictured below burglarized a home located on 6th Avenue SE in Lacey. The suspect disabled the cameras around the home before entering to steal miscellaneous instruments and some bicycles. The suspect may be associated with the veh
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Attempt to Identify On Thursday, February 1, 2024, at about 5:16 p.m., the two subjects pictured below stole approximately $1,700 worth of merchandise from Ulta Beauty in Lacey. If anyone has information, please call the Lacey Police Department at (360) 459-4333.
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Attempt to Identify Shoplifting Suspect On December 22, the suspect shown below loaded a cart full of items while at Target on Sleater-Kinney Rd. He left the store without paying for any of the items and fled in the dark green Chrysler sedan pictured below. Please call the Lacey Police Department at
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Attempt to Identify and Locate On November 19 the suspect pictured below committed a theft at the Lowes Home Improvement store located at 5610 Corporate Center Lance SE, Lacey. The identify of the male is unknown. Anyone with information is asked to call the Lacey Police Department at (360) 459-4333
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Attempt to ID Theft Suspects The suspects below were involved in a theft at Ulta Beauty at 1230 Marvin Rd NE. Anyone with information is asked to call the Lacey Police Department at (360) 459-4333 during business hours or TCOMM at (360) 704-2740 after hours.
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Attempt to Identify On November 9, two males shown below arrived in a black SUV and attempted an auto theft of a Kia at College Glen Apartments. Anyone with information is asked to call the Lacey Police Department at (360) 459-4333 during business hours or TCOMM at (360) 704-2740 after hours.
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Attempt to Identify On November 5 at approximately 5:30 p.m., the individual shown below was one of two suspects involved in taking a vehicle at gunpoint in the 1500 block of Marvin Rd NE. The suspect’s vehicle, pictured below, is believed to be a black Ford Fusion. The victim’s vehicle is a gray Fo
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Attempt to Identify Burglary Suspects On September 9, 2023, at approximately 3:55 a.m., the individuals shown below committed a burglary at Nisqually Tobacco Outlet on Marvin Rd. NE. The suspects used a stolen U-Haul truck to gain entry into the already damaged front door. The suspects then left in
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