Command Staff
Erik Scairpon, Chief of Police | Chief Erik Scairpon began serving as the Chief of Police for the Marysville, WA, Police Department in 2020. He works to build public trust and value employees; practice dispersed ethical leadership, help communities recover from mass violence incidents, and ensure under-served crime victims' needs are met. He also serves as a Commissioner for the State Criminal Justice Training Commission and sits on the IACP Computer Crime and Digital Evidence Committee. Chief Scairpon previously served as a Captain with the Redmond Police Department. Beginning his tenure in 1998, Scairpon rose through the ranks working in various roles with Redmond PD. The Chief attended the Police Executive Research Forum's Senior Management Institute for Police. He also earned a master's degree in Organizational Leadership from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and holds a bachelor's degree in Sociology from the University of Washington. Chief Scairpon volunteers his time with Victim Support Services, a statewide crime victims advocacy, education, and awareness non-profit, and participates as a regional leader in the Special Olympics Washington Law Enforcement Torch Run. |
Jim Lawless, Assistant Chief of Police | Assistant Chief Lawless started his career with the Key West, Florida, Police Department in 1987. A 1995 cross-country move brought him to the Edmonds, WA, Police Department, where he served for 25 years. He started with Marysville PD in March 2021. Lawless has a strong law enforcement background spanning over 35 years in all aspects of law enforcement. He holds a Master's in Public Administration from the University of Illinois and is a graduate of the prestigious FBI National Academy (Session 236). Lawless continues his commitment to higher learning by serving as Associate Faculty for Shoreline Community College's Criminal Justice Program. |
Robert Lamoureux, Special Operations Commander | Commander Lamoureux started at the Marysville Police Department in March 1986. He has served in several roles, including D.A.R.E. Officer, Bicycle Patrol, Detective, Patrol Sergeant, and Public Information Officer. He has served as commander for Patrol Operations, Administrative Services, the Office of Professional Services, and Investigations. He is currently assigned as the Commander of Special Operations, which includes the Pro-Act Unit, Community Service Officers, Code Enforcement, our Embedded Social Worker team as well as the Marysville Volunteer Program (MVP). Commander Lamoureux was a Dean’s Scholar while earning a B.S. in Criminal Justice Administration. He graduated from the prestigious FBI National Academy, and has also graduated from the Northwest Law Enforcement Command College, completed the FBI-LEEDA Leadership Trilogy, and achieved WSCJTC Executive Certification. He has received the Chief’s Meritorious Service Award on two occasions and was recently honored as a Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow. |
Adam Vermeulen, Investigations Commander | Commander Vermeulen began his police career with the Lake Stevens Police Department and joined Marysville Police in 2008. Before becoming a police officer, he served as Custody Officer for the Marysville Jail. His assignments have included patrol, Field Training Officer (FTO), FTO Coordinator, Patrol Sergeant, K9 Sergeant, and Administrative Sergeant. Commander Vermeulen holds an Associate’s Degree in Law Enforcement and is a recent graduate of Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command. Commander Vermeulen has received several awards while working with the Marysville Police Department including Supervisor of the Year for 2014 and 2015. |
Commander Jon Elton has been with the Marysville Police Department since 2005. Since joining the department, he has served in several roles, including Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, Pro-Act Team Member, General Detective, Property Crime Detective, Hostage Negotiator Assist Team Leader, Emergency Vehicle Operations Sergeant, and Patrol Sergeant. Commander Elton is assigned to the Office of Professional Standards. This position oversees recruitment and hiring, policy and procedure, accreditation, and training unit manager. Commander Elton has received several awards while working with the department, including the Officer of the Year Award in 2015, the Chief’s Meritorious Service Award in 2009, and a Certificate of Merit from Everett PD in 2014. | |
| Commander Chris Jones began his police career with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office in Knoxville, TN in 1998. He joined the Maryville Police Department in 2010. During his time with the Marysville Police Department, he has served in several roles including patrol officer, general crimes detective, property crimes detective, Marysville Jail Sergeant, and Investigations Sergeant. Commander Jones has received several awards while working with the Marysville Police Department including the Medal of Valor in 2015 and Supervisor of the Year in 2022. |
Mike Young, Patrol Operations Commander | Commander Michael Young served in the United States Navy from 2001-2007 as an Electronics Technician and a Search and Rescue Swimmer. He was hired by the Monroe Police Department in 2007 before being hired as a lateral police officer with our department in 2010. Commander Young has served as a member of the Marysville N.I.T.E. Team for seven years. He has also served on the Tactical Response Team for 12 years and became the Assistant Team Leader. Commander Young worked as a Detective for four years and was a Training Officer before being promoted to Patrol Sergeant. He was also a Peer Support Member and became the Peer Support Team Coordinator. He has also served as a Firearms Instructor and Field Training Officer (FTO). |