Flock Drone similar to the one the Everett PD uses for first responder program.
The U.S. Department of Justice, is awarding more than $8 million to Washington State, its cities and counties for law enforcement equipment, training and personnel.
The federal “Byrne grants” (named for a young police officer killed in the line of duty) were awarded last month to the state and ten different cities and counties.
In addition to the $6.5 million going to the WA State Dept of Commerce, Everett will specificly receive $38,199 for technology upgrades for investigations and for establishing a North Precinct Drone for the First Responder Operations Center to expand emergency response capacity.
An Everett Drone operator was able to determine this man was pointing a lighter, not a gun at traffic.
If accepted, the grant would also cover new software, updates to computers for the Special Assault Unit, and among other things.
Marysville was also awarded $14,226 for the purchase of tactical emergency medical equipment. The first aid kits will enhance officer safety and provide immediate lifesaving care to community members.
Snohomish County received $84,296 for implementing the Grappler Police Bumper pursuit immobilization system on patrol vehicles, and the training for using the system to bring fleeing vehicles to a safe stop.
August 13, 2026
Police Blotter, Everett Government