Command Staff
Joe Upton, Commander
Administrative 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. Commander Upton currently serves as the Administrative Commander which encompasses Evidence, Training and Personnel, and the Records Division. Commander Upton assists with LEMAP studies on a statewide level and is the vice-chair of the WASPC accreditation committee. Commander Upton 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
Training & Personnel Unit