Assistant Chief Lawless started his career with the Key West, Florida Police Department in 1987. A cross-country move in 1995 brought him to the Edmonds, WA Police Department, where he served for 25 years. He started with Marysville PD in March of 2021.
Lawless has a strong law enforcement background spanning more than 33 years in all aspects of law enforcement. He holds a Masters in Public Administration from the University of Illinois and is a graduate of the prestigious FBI National Academy (Session 236). Lawless continues his commitment to higher learning by serving as Associate Faculty for Shoreline Community College Criminal Justice Program.