Chris Cammock, began his career as a Mount Vernon Police Officer in 1989.  He was promoted to Sergeant in 1994 and Lieutenant in 1997. He has served as the Department's Gang Investigator, Tactical Team member, Patrol and Crime Prevention Sergeant. Currently, Chris is the Commander of the Criminal Investigations and Crime Prevention Divisions.

Lieutenant Cammock received his Bachelor's Degree from Central Washington University, holds a Mid-Level Management Certificate from the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission and graduated from the FBI National Academy in 2009 (Session 239). Chris is active in several community groups.

The Criminal Investigations Division consists of four, full-time investigators; Mike Marker, David Shackleton, Jerrad Ely, Brandon Young, a Secretary; Sharon Storrs, a supervisor; Sergeant Mark Shipman and a Commander; Lt. Chris Cammock.

Criminal Investigators are primarily responsible for crimes against persons or other serious felony investigations.  They also assist other Divisions with case follow-ups when needed.  Case types include; murder, robbery, aggravated assault, rape, child abuse and serial crimes. 

• Child Physical and Sexual Abuse
• Death Inivestigation
• Crime Scene Investigation
• Criminal Investigation
• Financial Investigative Techniques
• Interviewing Techniques
• Police Photography
• Electronic Crime Investigation Cybercrime e-mail

• Never give out your user name or password.
• Don't disseminate any personal information in chat rooms.
• Monitor the computer use of your children, especially in chat rooms.
• Keep your computer in a public area of your home to dissuade wrongdoing.
• Consider using anti virus software and firewalls to minimize risks.
• Don't open email from persons you do not know.
• Familiarize yourself with "Secure" websites before doing any on-line purchasing.
• Review seller ratings with on-line auctions.
• Trust your instincts. If it feels bad, it probably is.
• Avoid email chain letters.