Everett police chief to retire, replacement named
EVERETT — Everett Chief of Police John DeRousse will retire at the end of the year, the city announced Monday, bringing an end to his 27-year career at the department.
DeRousse, who became the department’s police chief in 2023, started his law enforcement career as a Whatcom County Sheriff’s Deputy in 1995. He joined the Everett Police Department in 1998, serving as an officer, lieutenant and captain before being named deputy chief in 2018. DeRousse was appointed chief following nine-year police chief Dan Templeman’s retirement in 2023.
In his place, Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin will appoint deputy chief Robert Goetz to serve as the department’s next chief. He has served in Everett for more than 34 years, according to the city release.
During his time at the department, DeRousse played major roles in launching a number of initiatives, including the Child Abduction Response team, the Community Outreach and Engagement team, and assisting the rollout of a regionwide Violent Crime Reduction unit, according to the city.
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