Scott Robertson is a seasoned Public Safety Executive with over 30 years of experience in law enforcement and correctional management, primarily at the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office near Seattle, WA. He has served in key roles, including Chief of Operations and Contract Services, Chief of Corrections, and Chief of Police for the city of Granite Falls. Scott is dedicated to enhancing public safety through innovative, evidence-based strategies, particularly during staffing shortages, and has a proven track record in high-level management, training, and project development.
Scott has dedicated himself to advancing social justice and procedural fairness through his involvement with community advisory boards, a commitment recognized in his publication by Northwestern University. At the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, he established a community advisory board ensuring diverse voices were heard in shaping policy and addressing critical social justice concerns. Furthermore, Scott collaborated with various community organizations to enhance outreach programs, fostering better communication and relationships within the community. His leadership in strategic development initiatives focused on reorganizing patrol and investigative units aimed to improve efficiency, equity, and response times, ultimately enhancing public safety for everyone.
Scott’s leadership style focuses on cultivating high-performing teams through clear goals and open communication. He promotes a culture of continuous improvement, prioritizing inclusion, fairness, and equity to empower team members. His strategic initiatives have led to improvements in operational efficiency, equity, and response times, ultimately strengthening community trust in public safety.
Education
- Executive Certification-School of Police Staff and Command, Northwestern University, 2017
- Bachelor of Arts degree in Law and Justice, Central Washington University, 1992
Experience
Innovative corporate executive and public safety leader with over 35 years of experience and strong business acumen.
Expertise
- Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Policy / Procedural
- Development
- Budgeting
- Emergency Preparedness
- Threat / Incident Management
- Project Management
- Physical Security Strategy
- Safety and Risk
- Assessment
- Team Building
- Compliance / Regulation
- Labor Investigations /
- Negotiations