EvCC mourns the death of Everett Police Officer Dan Rocha

Date: 10:30 a.m. March 26, 2022

Contact: Katherine Schiffner, Director of Public Relations, 425-388-9554; kschiffner@everettcc.edu

Everett Community College’s students, faculty, and staff join our community in mourning the loss of Everett Police Officer Dan Rocha, who was killed in the line of duty next to our campus yesterday. 

Officer Rocha spent most of his career patrolling north Everett, the home of EvCC’s main campus. At the time of his death, he was working to prevent danger near the doorsteps of two of our student housing buildings with hundreds of EvCC students and employees inside. We are grateful for his protection, and we stand with Officer Rocha’s wife, two sons, extended family and his fellow officers in their grief.

From the entire Trojan Nation, our hearts are with you. Our college honors your service and remembers your sacrifice. Flags at EvCC have been lowered to half mast in your memory. 

Officer Rocha was killed Friday at Starbucks on Broadway across from EvCC’s Cedar Hall and Mountain View Hall. The college was briefly in lockdown while police responded.

The college is on Spring Break, and no classes were in session at the time of the lockdown. No students, faculty, or staff were hurt and the incident has ended. There is no current risk to the campus. We appreciate the service and support of EvCC security officers during this incident. 

Students who need counseling support this weekend may contact Volunteers of America Care Crisis Response Services. VOA provides a 24-hour line with crisis intervention counseling, suicide intervention, and access to mental health emergency services. Emergency Services are available regardless of the patient’s funding. To reach the Crisis Response Services, call 425-258-4357 or 1-800-584-3578.

EvCC’s Counseling & Student Success (CSS) appointments are available to registered EvCC students. CSS offers appointments by phone or video. We also have a private office space for a student to use if they do not have access to a computer or a safe place.

To schedule an appointment, please call, email or visit us during our office hours: CSS office number: 425-388-9263 Email: counseling@everettcc.edu 

Employees who need support may contact the Employee Assistance Program, available 24/7 at 877-313-4455 or request assistance online.