MICRO COMMUNITY POLICING PLANS AT WORK
No two neighborhoods are alike, nor are their safety priorities and concerns about crime. Recognizing this, the Micro Community Policing Plans are designed to put the department’s energy and resources into addressing the public safety issues that concern each community in Seattle.
Commercial burglaries are a top concern in SODO as raised by the community in our MCPP. These plans went into action this week when Officers Ornelas and Corcoran were conducting proactive patrols in SODO, in an area recently hit by burglaries. The officers discovered a burglary in progress and made an arrest.
Read more about the incident here.
SOUTH PARK
In the wake of a recent shooting in South Park, we stood in solidarity with our neighbors and Mayor Jenny Durkan during the “Neighbors for Peace Walk.”
Standing in solidarity with the South Park community, “Neighbors for Peace” walk. pic.twitter.com/qYkVC6BcvH
— Chief Carmen Best (@carmenbest) February 10, 2018
As we march, it’s the hope, the strength, and the love of this community which will overcome the grief and rally against this senseless violence. https://t.co/PDv1yNLQy6
— Mayor Jenny Durkan (@MayorJenny) February 10, 2018
THE RECORD
This week Chief Best visited Bill Radke for KUOW’s “The Record”. The segment with Chief Best begins at the 5:05 mark where she discusses reform, community trust, and the future of the Seattle Police Department. You can listen to the full interview here.
Thank you @KUOWRadke for having @CarmenBest on The Record. Look for today’s conversation on tomorrow’s program. pic.twitter.com/3ZDKTpuKzZ
— Seattle Police Dept. (@SeattlePD) February 14, 2018
On being a black woman and Seattle police chief, @carmenbest says:
It’s about time.“I am strictly here because I think I’m capable. And I know that I can get the job done.” #KUOWrecord
— KUOW Public Radio (@KUOW) February 14, 2018
“There is nothing more important than the sanctity of life,” says @carmenbest. #KUOWrecord
— KUOW Public Radio (@KUOW) February 14, 2018
ALL LOVE ON VALENTINE’S DAY
Doesn’t it just make your heart melt?
Didn’t get flowers or chocolates for Valentine’s Day? @SeattlePD still loves ya. ?? from Officers Bonesteel & Luckie, pictured here in Occidental Park. pic.twitter.com/0TYvGwljsJ
— Seattle Police Dept. (@SeattlePD) February 15, 2018
SERGEANT PROMOTIONS
Join us in saluting our newest sergeants. Congrats on these well-deserved promotions. Here are a few photos from the pinning ceremony.
- Pam St John
- Kevin Nelson
- Mike Dunkle
- Travis Hill
- Stephen Clark
- Anthony Ferragamo
- Randy Huserik
- Andy Norton
- Nic Bauer
- Gabe Conrad
- Steve Stone
- Ralph Wilson
NEW OFFICERS
The Department welcomed five new officers this week, congrats to the newest graduates from the Washington State Criminal Justice Commission.
It was great to attend the graduation and swearing in of our newest @SeattlePD officers from the @WSCJTC @SeattlePF @SPOG1952 pic.twitter.com/0pUqxfCDeI
— Chief Carmen Best (@carmenbest) February 13, 2018
DEPUTY CHIEF FOWLER RETIRES FROM ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
Our own Deputy Chief Chris Fowler retired after 31 years in the military. Deputy Chief Fowler most recently served as a Brigadier General with the Washington Army National guard, responsible for the command of over 6,000 Army Guard Soldiers. Thank you for your service.
We honored Brig. Gen. Chris Fowler yesterday, as he retired from 31 years of service from the @USArmy and @USNationalGuard . Gen. (Ret) Fowler, a @SeattlePD Capt. is a wonderful leader and will truly be missed. #gratitude pic.twitter.com/uvBjmxzqqV
— WA National Guard (@WANationalGuard) February 12, 2018
Honored to attend the military retirement of our own @SeattlePD Chief Fowler from Brigadier General of the @WANationalGuard at Camp Murray, WA. after 31 years of distinguished service. pic.twitter.com/6Kp8g0c4if
— Chief Carmen Best (@carmenbest) February 11, 2018
COFFEE WITH A COP
This week we participated in two Coffee with a Cop events, one in the C.I.D. at Eastern Cafe and the other at Starbucks Headquarters. Thank you to all of our community partners for continuing these important conversations.
