Please Join us as we Welcome Lynnwood Police Chief Cole Langdon



Cole Langdon began his career with the Lynnwood Police Department in 1996 as a college intern in the Police Cadet program. After graduating from the Basic Law Enforcement Academy in May 1998, he served as a patrol officer before transferring to the Traffic Section, where he worked as a collision investigator and police motorcycle instructor.
Langdon later joined the K-9 Unit, working with two cross-trained police dogs, Tanner and Buddy, while also serving as a master trainer for the Washington State Police Canine Association. Additionally, he was a member of the regional SWAT team.
After 11 years in K-9, Langdon was promoted to sergeant, where he supervised a patrol squad before transferring to the Community Health and Safety Section (CHSS). He was later promoted to commander, leading the Patrol Division, which included Patrol, K-9, and Traffic. He then transitioned to the Administrative Services Division, overseeing hiring, accreditation, professional standards, and CHSS.
Langdon was appointed deputy chief, overseeing the Bureau of Field Operations, which includes the Patrol and Detention Divisions. In July of 2023, Langdon was selected as police chief after Chief James Nelson retired from service.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Washington and a Master of Science in Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership from the University of San Diego. Langdon currently serves on the executive board of the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC).