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SPD Closing Precinct Doors To Meet Summer Staffing Demands

In order to meet an anticipated increase in emergency calls this summer, the Seattle Police Department is limiting precinct front desk staffing and re-tasking officers in order to ensure SPD is able to rapidly respond to 911 emergencies across the city. In order to maintain target response times during the… [ Keep reading ]

Under the Paving Stones, the Clown College

The Woodland Park Zoo became a bit of a circus Sunday morning when a group of clowns showed up for a protest. Around 11am on July 1st, police received a report that a half-dozen members Clandestine Insurgent Rebel Clown Army—  some of whom were dressed in military style clothing, white face… [ Keep reading ]

A New Look for the SPD Blotter

Spilled coffee, dropped ice cream cones and howls of…approval? These are among the possible outcomes when Seattle residents click on their beloved SPD Blotter and see that it has gone all fancy on them. Yes, there are buttons, windows, tabs and slides. More icons than you can shake a night… [ Keep reading ]

Have a Safe Fourth of July!

The fourth of July is a busy time for the Seattle Police Department and its 911 call center. Along with the reports of injuries and fires that accompany the fourth of July festivities every year, 911 call centers are also typically slammed with calls about fireworks-related noise. While the Seattle Police… [ Keep reading ]

Shooting in Belltown early this morning

Two men got into an argument near 2nd Avenue and Bell Street shortly before 3:00 am.  It is unknown what the two were arguing about, but the argument soon turned into a fight.  During the fight, the male suspect produced a handgun and several shots were fired, striking the victim.  The victim… [ Keep reading ]