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“No Kings” Protest Preparations for Saturday

Free expression is a cornerstone of our community, and the Seattle Police Department is committed to facilitating the right to protest peacefully. Temperatures are expected to be in the low 50s, and there is a high chance of rain. Please dress appropriately so you can stay warm and dry. Here… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Police Department Hires More Than 100 New Recruits, Setting Recent Record 

Mayor Bruce Harrell and the Seattle Police Department (SPD) are proud to announce the hiring of more than 100 new recruits as of July 2025 who are now being trained to become Seattle police officers. This achievement marks a crucial step in SPD’s ongoing commitment to building a well-staffed, proactive… [ Keep reading ]

Dialogue and Peaceful Determination Punctuate Seattle ‘No Kings’ Protest

On a sun-drenched Saturday, June 14, tens of thousands of Seattleites peacefully gathered at Cal Anderson Park and marched through the city to the Seattle Center for a demonstration. The atmosphere was one of determination, punctuated by the rustle of handmade signs and the murmur of anticipation. As the crowd… [ Keep reading ]

What to Expect When You Are Expecting a Protest

Free expression is a cornerstone of our community, and the Seattle Police Department is committed to facilitating that right. Lots of you are preparing to protest this weekend, and some of you might even be heading out to your first protest ever. Here is a brief overview of what you… [ Keep reading ]

8 Arrests Following Wednesday Protest in Downtown Seattle

On Wednesday night, protestors marched peacefully from Capitol Hill to downtown Seattle as part of a demonstration. The march began with a 7 PM rally at Cal Anderson Park, a frequent gathering place for protests in Seattle.Seattle police monitored the event from a distance. While most of the march was… [ Keep reading ]

23 Arrests Made During Saturday Cal Anderson Protest

Officers arrested 23 people at a protest inside Cal Anderson Park Saturday afternoon. Police working to keep two different groups apart, witnessed multiple people inside one group throw items at the opposing group around 1:30 PM Saturday. Officers immediately moved to arrest the people responsible, and while taking the individuals… [ Keep reading ]

Command Staff Changes Coming Soon to SPD

Chief Rahr has released the following statement regarding upcoming changes to the Seattle Police Department Command Staff. Happy Friday! I have a lot of news to share so buckle up! Everyone knows we are getting a new chief, but I don’t yet have a date for the mayor’s announcement of… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Investigating Thursday Sandpoint Shooting

Detectives are investigating after a shooting where gunfire narrowly missed hitting a toddler riding in their car seat Thursday afternoon. Police responded to the intersection of Northeast 95 Street and 35th Ave Northeast, in Northeast Seattle, after multiple reports of shots fired just before 1 p.m. Thursday. Officers arrived and… [ Keep reading ]

Dinosaur-Human Hybrid Arrested For Burglary in Capitol Hill

It’s a tail as old as time, police arrested a man wearing a green dinosaur costume on October 11th after he was spotted stealing packages in Capitol Hill. On Friday, October 11th around 3 AM a man called 911 to report a dinosaur man wearing a dinosaur costume had broken… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Investigating Sunday Morning Homicide in Northgate Neighborhood

Detectives are investigating after a man was found dead in Mineral Springs Park Sunday morning. Seattle Police Officers were dispatched to Mineral Springs Park in the 1500 block of North 105th Street around 7 AM Sunday morning. Officers quickly determined the man had died and called homicide detectives to the… [ Keep reading ]