Command Staff

Joe Upton, Commander

Administrative Division and Investigations Division

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. Joe currently serves as the Investigations/Administrative Commander which encompasses Detectives, Evidence, Training, School Resource Officers, and the Records Division. Joe assists with LEMAP studies on a statewide level and is the vice-chair of the WASPC accreditation committee. Joe 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.

Contact Commander Upton

Mail:      Lacey Police Department

               ATTN: Commander Upton

               420 College St SE

               Lacey, WA 98503-1238

Phone:   360.413.4351

Email:    jupton@ci.lacey.wa.us

Administrative Division

Accreditation

Evidence Unit

Records Unit

School Resource Officers

Training Unit

Volunteer Services

Investigations Division

Anti-Crime

Background Investigations

Detective Unit

Internal Affairs