In response to this recent KOMO 4 segment, there are a few details from the original police report that the Seattle Police Department would like to emphasize. A redacted copy of the original police report is included as well. The witness had just left her place of employment. She had car trouble,… [ Keep reading ]
On February 8th, Seattle Police Community Outreach officers attended a ‘living room conversation’ at a residence located in the 9800 block of 57th Avenue S. Approximately twelve people attended. The purpose of this program is for Seattle residents to have an opportunity to talk to Seattle Police officers who patrol their neighborhood. Residents… [ Keep reading ]
On February 7th at around 12:41 a.m., a West Precinct patrol officer was on routine patrol in the 1500 block of 2nd Avenue. The officer observed about a dozen people crowded in and around the doorway of a closed restaurant. The officer suspected that drug dealing was taking place and personally observed several hand… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Hotel Association hosted their annual Evening of Hope Gala to benefit the Seattle Police Foundation, and honor President Obama’s Drug Czar and former Seattle Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske and his wife, Anna Laszlo Seattle, Washington — February 6, 2012 — This past Saturday, the Seattle Hotel Association hosted… [ Keep reading ]
On February 2nd at around 6:45 a.m., South Precinct patrol officers responded to a report of a serious collision in the 4800 block of 4th Avenue S. This portion of 4th Avenue S is elevated as it crossed rail road tracks. Upon arrival, officers discovered a three vehicle collision with… [ Keep reading ]
Ever wanted to go on a police ride along but never had the time? Curious as to what a day in the life of a Seattle Police patrol officer looks like? Now you can – virtually. Join us on January 31st for Tweetalong Tuesday. Follow East Precinct patrol officer Heather Conway as she… [ Keep reading ]
Temperatures are forecast to rise. Rain is coming and the City of Seattle is shifting its focus to clearing storm drains to prevent localized flooding. The City’s Emergency Operations Center continues to operate, monitoring weather conditions and coordinating the City’s response to the winter storm event. The Joint Information Center… [ Keep reading ]
On January 19th at around 6:11 a.m., a North Precinct patrol officer was on patrol southbound on 15th Avenue NE in the 4300 block when she observed a metro bus into a tree. As she was approaching the bus to provide assistance she learned via SPD dispatch that the bus… [ Keep reading ]
Earlier today the City of Seattle Department of Information Technology became aware of an email sent to hundreds of seattle.gov accounts. The emails immediately appeared suspect. Further investigation revealed that they contain a poisoned link that should not be opened. The emails look something like this: From: Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2012… [ Keep reading ]
The fact that I hold my officers to the highest standard is no secret. Our community deserves and expects nothing less. Right now this case (see SPD Statement below) is in the hands of the Office of Professional Accountability (OPA). It was referred there by Department commanders per Department policy. The… [ Keep reading ]
