The Skagit County Sheriff's Office administration bureau is made up of elected and appointed officials that oversee every aspect of the sheriff's office day to day operations. Sheriff Don McDermott is the highest ranking law enforcement official for Skagit County.

Undersheriff Chad Clark oversees the daily operations of the office. Additional responsibilities include; policy review, strategic planning, crime analysis, labor negotiations and background investigations for new employees.

Chief Criminal Deputy Tobin Meyer leads the Investigations Bureau as well as the local Drug Enforcement Unit made up of various local, state and federal officers. Additional responsibilities include evidence, registered sex offenders, participation in the multi-agency response team (SMART) and public information.

Lt. Jeff Willard oversees the Sheriff's Office administrative duties and manages the Office of Professional Standards and Accountability. 

Chief of Field Operations Chris Baldwin manages the Patrol Bureau and all of the related activities and functions, including high risk team, boating, search and rescue, pro-active patrol unit, K-9, and neighborhood watch programs.

Lt. Steve Dills handles the day-to-day operations for the Patrol Division. 

Chief of Administration Services Annette Lindquist manages the day-to-day operation for the support staff and records as well as working with accounting to manage the budget.

Corrections Chief Don Marlow leads the corrections staff and oversees all jail related issues. 

Lt. Deanna Randall-Secrest oversees the day-to-day operations in the jail.

Lt. CJ Anderson oversees the administrative duties for the jail. 

The administration is currently stationed out of the Mount Vernon sheriff's office located at 600 South Third Street in Mount Vernon WA 98273 and can be contacted by phone at (360) 416-1911 during normal business hours or by email at sheriff@skagitcountywa.gov to assist with your concerns, comments or other needs.

Chief Criminal Deputy: Tobin Meyer

The Investigations Bureau of the Skagit County Sheriff’s Office is comprised of the criminal investigations unit, evidence unit, crime and intel analysis, high-tech unit, professional standards and accountability, and the interlocal drug enforcement unit.

Members of the Investigations Bureau are veteran law enforcement professionals with extensive experience and specialized training in complex criminal and administrative investigations that include major crimes, high tech, sex offense, special victims, arson, drug enforcement, internal affairs, and deadly force among other technical and complex investigative services.

Detectives are usually on duty and available for contact during Sheriff's Office business hours Monday through Friday.

If you need to speak to a detective please call ahead to schedule an appointment by dialing (360) 416-1911 between 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or by email at sheriff@skagitcountywa.gov 

Address: 600 South Third Street Mount Vernon WA 98273
Phone: (360) 416-1911 (Emergencies Dial 9-1-1)
Fax: (360) 416-1924

Chief of Field Services: Chris Baldwin

The Skagit County Patrol Bureau is the largest unit in the Skagit County Sheriff's Office. The Patrol Bureau is comprised of approximately 50 commissioned law enforcement officers at any given time and encompasses the Traffic, K-9, Boating, Search and Rescue, La Conner, and East Precinct units.

The primary core of Patrol consists of four rotating squads. Each squad usually includes one sergeant and five patrol deputies. In addition, there may be one or two traffic deputies, a K-9 deputy, one or two east unit deputies, and a La Conner precinct deputy to augment the primary patrol squad depending needs and time of day.

The Skagit County Patrol Bureau is proud to be a diverse group of men and women serving in Skagit County. Each deputy trains regularly and has a wide variety of skill-sets to offer the citizens and patrons of Skagit County. Through it's training regiment and dedication to the public it serves, the Patrol Bureau has earned the respect of it's community and surrounding law enforcement agencies.

Address: 600 South Third Street Mount Vernon WA 98273
Phone: (360) 416-1911 (Emergencies Dial 9-1-1)
Fax: (360) 416-1924

Unit Supervisor: Sgt. Chris Kading

The Skagit County Sheriff's Office Proactive Unit is the newest unit to Skagit County. The proactive unit is responsible for gathering intelligence on and infiltrating known crime rings and problem areas within Skagit County. The proactive unit acts on the intelligence it gathers to make arrests and bring criminals to justice. The proactive unit is different from a regular patrol unit in that it does not answer regular calls for service but focuses entirely on proactive arrest and intelligence gathering activities.

The proactive unit currently focuses it's efforts on neighborhood crime rings and problem houses involved with motor vehicle thefts, burglaries, identity theft, fraud and other such criminal activity and works in conjunction with the Interlocal Drug Task Force, Skagit County Sheriff's Office Investigations, and surrounding agency's proactive teams to share and gather information.

The proactive unit relies on information provided by the citizens and patrons of Skagit County. If you have information on a crime ring or problem area in Skagit County please contact Sgt. Chris Kading at (360) 416-1911 during normal business hours Monday through Friday.

Address: 600 South Third Street Mount Vernon WA 98273
Phone: (360) 416-1911 (Emergencies Dial 9-1-1)
Fax: (360) 416-1924

Corrections Chief: Don Marlow

The Skagit County Sheriff's Office Corrections Bureau is a 24/7 operation. Currently, 59 Corrections Deputies, 8 Corrections Sergeants, and 2 Lieutenants are responsible for providing safe and secure housing for inmates being held in the custody of the Skagit County Jail, and 2 receptionists who greet the public and enter data. We also have 2 contract vendors for our nutritional and medical needs.

The staff of the jail is also responsible for inmate movement outside of the jail facility, such as court appearances, medical appointments, etc. In addition to the Division's in-house responsibilities, Corrections staff are responsible for peripheral duties which include Medical Liaison, Jail Billing, Court Security, and the Jail Alternatives Program.

The Jail Alternatives Program offers alternatives to standard methods of incarceration for those who qualify. Such alternatives include Work Release, Community Service Work and Electronic Home Monitoring. Further, the Corrections Bureau employs one civilian working as the bureau's Court Coordinator, responsible for facilitating the resolution of cases with multiple charges from multiple jurisdiction.

Animal Control Officer: Emily Diaz

The Animal Control unit consists of one full-time officer. She is responsible for responding to all animal related complaints. On average the Skagit County Sheriffs Office responds to 1400-1500 Animal problems a year. The Animal Control Officer handles on average 1200 of these on her own.

Our Animal Control Officer responds to calls related to animal cruelty, neglect, unsafe confinement, unsafe transportation, animal abandonment, hoarding situations, loose livestock, aggressive dogs, and wild/exotic animals.

Animal Control is responsible for all phases of investigation of all animal complaints. From the initial complaint, filling charges, and testifying in court. Animal Control is also responsible for removing animals from unsafe situations and getting the animals the care they need to be rehabilitated and placed in loving homes.

The Animal Control Officer is usually on duty and available for contact during sheriff's office business hours Monday through Friday or by phone at 360 416-1912. All complaints should be made through 911 dispatch or on the non-emergency line at 360-428-3211.

Due to budget restraints a majority of the animals care is provided through donations. If you wish to make a tax deductible donation to help Skagit County Rescue Animals and Horses please make donations to:

Skagit Animals In Need
P.O. Box 503, Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Or visit:
http://www.skagitanimalsinneed.org

Chief of Administrative Services: Annette Lindquist

The purpose of the Skagit County Civil Bureau is to receive and process civil papers, which come from the courts, private individuals and businesses. The Civil Bureau is also required to take action on court orders issued for various reasons, which require the sheriff to do specific acts. Special actions handled by the Civil Division include Writs of Attachment, Execution, Replevin, etc. These require particular work to be done, including seizure of property, legal publications and notices, Sheriff's sales on property, various deeds and returns to court.

The service of process is one of the duties assigned to the Sheriff by state statute. RCW 36.28.010 specifies: "The sheriff is the chief executive officer and conservator of the peace of the county. In the execution of his office, he and his deputies ...shall execute the process and orders of the courts of justice or judicial officers, when delivered for that purpose, according to law."

Submit Your Documents Online Here

Submit the Following Documents Online:

• Summons and Complaints (Superior & District Court)
• Small Claims Orders
• Summons and Petitions
• Divorce Filings
• Child Support/Parenting Plan Filings
• Declarations
• Orders to Show Cause
• Notices
• Protection Orders
• Restraining Orders
• Harassment Orders
• Sexual Assault Protection Orders
• Vulnerable Adult Protection Orders
• No Contact Orders
• Writs of Restitutions
• Writs of Execution
• Writs of Habeas Corpus
• Orders of Sale
• Criminal Subpoenas
• Orders of the Court

Address:
600 South Third Street,
Room 100,Mount Vernon, WA 98273-3800

Hours:
8:30am - 4:30pm
Monday - Friday

Phone: (360) 416-1913
Fax: (360) 416-1924

The Records Bureau of the Skagit County Sheriff's Office is staffed by 10 support Services Technicians and occasional volunteers. The Records Bureau is responsible for transcription of police reports, processing and issuing concealed pistol licenses and other miscellaneous permits, fingerprinting, public disclosure requests, dissemination of police reports to the prosecutor, warrant and order entry, and reception.

The Skagit County Sheriff's Office is committed to responding to your requests for public records in a timely manner. We prefer requests be made in writing. The Records Bureau will disseminate the information in accordance with the Washington State Public Disclosure Act (RCW 42.56). A clear description of the specific report you are requesting will help expedite your request examples are the case number, date and time of the incident, and persons involved. Please click on the following link to be re-directed to our records request program.

You may also make a request over the phone or in person at our front counter. Be advised that a request made in either manner will still be processed through our records management program. 

The Sheriff's Office is open for records requests from to 8:30 to 4:30 Monday through Friday, excluding holidays and county closure days.

• Full Records Fee Schedule
• General Intake Sheet
• Restitution Intake Sheet
• Public Disclosure Request: Medical
• Public Disclosure Request: Non-Medical

Additional Information

• Police Report Copies - Records Request Form
• Concealed Pistol Permit
• Fingerprints
• Download Documents, Forms and Public Disclosure Requests