Everett Police Records
Everett police records are maintained by the Everett Police Department and are available to the public under the Washington Public Records Act. The department uses a dedicated GovQA portal for police records requests, separate from the general city records system. Records include incident reports, collision reports, investigations, and body camera footage. Requests can be submitted online, by phone, by mail, or by fax. This page explains how the process works, what records are available, and what to expect from the department's response.
Everett Police Records Overview
How to Request Everett Police Records
The Everett Police Department has its own public records portal at everettwa.gov/policerecords. That portal runs on GovQA and handles police-specific requests separately from the general city records system. Police records include investigations, incident reports, collision reports, body worn camera footage, and general police documents. You submit a request through the portal, receive a tracking number, and monitor progress as staff work through it. Email updates keep you current without having to call in.
Requests can also be made by phone at 425-257-8539 (voicemail), by fax at 425-257-6501, or by mail to the Police Records Unit at 3002 Wetmore Ave, Everett, WA 98201. The Public Disclosure Manager is Brent Flagg. You can reach him directly at EPDDisclosure@everettwa.gov. All written requests must include the completed Request for Records Form, which is available as a PDF on the city's website. Without the form, mail requests may be delayed.
Under RCW 42.56, the city must respond within five business days. That response may include the records, a notice with a timeline for completion, or a written denial with specific reasons. Large or complex requests are common for Everett given the size of the department, and those often come in installments as records are reviewed and cleared for release.
Everett Police Records Portal and DRC
The Everett Police Department's GovQA portal handles law enforcement records exclusively. For other city records, the City Clerk's Office manages a separate GovQA portal. General city records that are not police records include Animal Shelter, Fire, Everett Transit, the Mayor's Office, City Council, Library, Prosecutor's Office, Community Development, Planning, Public Works, Code Enforcement, Human Resources, Parks, Facilities, and Emergency Management documents. If you are not sure which portal to use, start with the police portal for anything law enforcement related.
The city also has a Digital Records Center (DRC) that provides instant access to a growing set of city records including City Council minutes, agendas, ordinances, resolutions, permits, Public Works records, bid documents, contracts, agreements, and budgets. These are not police records, but the DRC is useful if you need city administrative records without going through a formal request. It is worth checking the DRC before filing a request for city business records since many items are already posted there.
The Administrative Support Services Manager handles records requests that go beyond routine police reports. If your request involves a large number of documents, a sensitive investigation, or an unusual type of record, the request may be elevated to that level of review. This does not mean it will be denied. It means more staff are involved to ensure proper review and handling before release.
Everett Police Body Camera Records
The Everett Police Department uses body-worn cameras and makes footage available through public records requests under RCW Chapter 42.56. Requests for body camera video can be submitted through the police records portal or directed to EPDDisclosure@everettwa.gov. Before release, all footage is reviewed and redacted as needed. The redaction process is the main reason body camera requests take longer than standard report requests.
Redaction fees apply for body camera footage under RCW 42.56.240(14)(II). The rate in Everett is $38.41 per hour and $0.64 per minute, prorated for less than a full hour. These costs cover the staff time needed to review and edit video before it can be released. The city will notify you of estimated costs before releasing footage, so you can decide whether to proceed. If the estimated cost is high, you can narrow your request to a shorter time window or a more specific incident to reduce the redaction burden.
Body camera requests require identifying information: the name of a person involved, a case or incident number, the date, time, and location, or the officer's name. Open-ended requests for general footage are rarely processed without clarification. Being specific about what you need makes the process faster and cheaper for both you and the department. Everett Municipal Court records are not subject to the Public Records Act and are handled separately by the court.
Everett Police Records Available to the Public
Incident reports cover calls for service, criminal investigations, and officer responses. These are among the most commonly requested Everett police records. Collision reports document traffic accidents and are often needed for insurance or legal purposes. The Records Unit at 3002 Wetmore Ave holds both types of documents and processes requests for them through the GovQA portal. Requests for routine incident reports tend to move quickly. Collision reports tied to ongoing investigations may take longer.
Arrest records from Everett incidents are also available as public records, subject to applicable exemptions. Washington's Criminal Records Privacy Act (RCW 10.97) sets limits on what criminal history data can be shared. Arrests that did not result in charges, juvenile records, and sealed cases are protected. If you are researching a criminal case, understanding the difference between an arrest record and a conviction record helps you know what to ask for and what you will get back.
EMS and medical records from Everett Fire are specifically excluded from public records requests. If you need EMS medical records, fax a request with patient-signed authorization to 425-257-7976 or call the EMS Office at 425-257-8137. Those records go through a different process entirely and are not processed through the public records portals.
Snohomish 911 and dispatch records are handled by SNO911, a separate agency. If you need dispatch logs or 911 call records, contact SNO911 directly rather than the Everett Police Department.
State-Level Records for Everett
For statewide criminal history, use the WATCH program at fortress.wa.gov/wsp/watch. The fee is $11 and covers conviction records from across Washington. WATCH is the fastest way to get a broad picture of someone's record without submitting individual requests to every jurisdiction. For more formal or certified background check requests, the WSP Criminal History Records section at wsp.wa.gov/crime/criminal-history covers the process in detail.
Traffic collision reports on state highways near Everett are available through the Washington State Patrol at wsp.wa.gov/driver/collision-records for $10.50 per report. The fee is set under RCW 46.52.085. For crashes on local Everett streets, the local police report from the Records Unit is the better starting point. Both types of reports may be useful for accidents involving state routes or multiple responding agencies.
Court records connected to Everett arrests are searchable through the statewide Washington Courts name and case search. Felony cases go to Snohomish County Superior Court. Misdemeanor cases may go to Everett Municipal Court or Snohomish County District Court. Court records are separate from police records and are maintained by the courts, not the police department.
Arrest Logs and Criminal History in Everett
Arrest logs from the Everett Police Department are generally considered public records. They document who was arrested, when, and what the charge was at the time. This is different from a criminal history, which includes what happened after the arrest. The MRSC guidance on arrest records explains this distinction clearly and is useful background before you submit a request.
Detailed criminal history tied to a specific individual carries more restrictions under RCW 10.97. Arrests that did not result in charges, cases that were dismissed, and records involving juveniles have protections that limit public disclosure. The Everett Police Department applies these rules when reviewing requests that involve individual criminal history. If part of your request is denied, a written explanation citing the applicable law is required.
If you believe a denial was improper, you can file an appeal with the city or seek review from the Washington Attorney General's Office. The Attorney General's Office has a public records complaint process that can be used when you believe a state agency or local government has wrongly withheld records.
Snohomish County Police Records
Everett police records are handled by the Everett Police Department, but the city sits within Snohomish County. For county-level records and Snohomish County Sheriff resources, visit the county page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are close to Everett. Each handles police records through its own department or contract agency.