Great conversation and community at our Chinatown International District Coffee with A Cop earlier this week in Little Saigon. Patrol officers, along with the community police team and crime prevention coordinators from the East and West precincts met with community members to discuss public safety and further community engagement. Keep… [ Keep reading ]
I am thrilled to announce that this afternoon at 3:00, the federal court overseeing our reforms entered an order finding the Seattle Police Department in full and effective compliance with all core areas of the Consent Decree. To all of you who have worked so hard, my deep, heartfelt congratulations,… [ Keep reading ]
Robbery detectives are investigating a home invasion robbery that occurred on January 4th in the Puget Ridge neighborhood in West Seattle. On Thursday, just before noon, Southwest Precinct officers were dispatched to a robbery call in the 5200 block of 18th Avenue SW. The call indicated that four suspects, armed… [ Keep reading ]
A pair of thieves were arrested Wednesday outside a South Seattle home after a homeowner spotted them on surveillance cameras creeping around her yard. The homeowner called police around 8pm and said that, although she was not home, she had seen several suspects break a lock on her fence and… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Police Department is honored to announce that Chief Carmen Best was appointed Chair of the Seattle United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Leadership Council. “The Seattle Police Department has worked incredibly hard to ensure our youth has access to the opportunities they deserve,” said Chief Carmen Best. “For more… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Police robbery detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects wanted for a pair of robberies last Friday, December 29th. Authorities also believe the same suspects are responsible for two robberies in Stanwood earlier this week. Early Friday morning, officers responded to a report of an armed robbery… [ Keep reading ]
Domestic violence detectives are investigating after a woman was assaulted and multiple firearms were recovered from an East precinct home Sunday evening. Officers responded to a home in the East precinct Sunday at 8:50 p.m. for a report of a domestic violence disturbance. When officers arrived they spoke with a woman… [ Keep reading ]
Following is a message that Interim Chief Carmen Best shared with employees earlier this morning. Hello everyone, and Happy New Year. I have had the pleasure of working with you for the past 26 years. There is no greater honor than to serve as your Chief. I want to thank… [ Keep reading ]
