For over a hundred years the Seattle Police Department has had a Mounted Patrol Unit. Police officers working on horseback, performing basic police functions such as maintaining the peace, enforcing laws and ordinances, and protecting life and property. Mounted Officers are used in situations requiring mobility, especially in the 5,000… [ Keep reading ]
This is a repost from a Washington State Patrol media release sent on February 4th: In January 2011, the Washington State Patrol initiated the Roads and Rails Safety emphasis in partnership with local and rail industry law enforcement. This year-long project is aimed at reducing commercial motor vehicle collisions and… [ Keep reading ]
On February 7th, at approximately 3:05 AM, South Precinct officers responded to a call of a vehicle that had struck at least six cars parked in the 6500 Block of Rainier Avenue South. Officers arrived and located the driver in his vehicle. He was arrested at the scene and processed… [ Keep reading ]