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OPA Report for April-May now available

The Office of Professional Accountability Commendation and Complaints Report for April-May 2011 is now available.  To view the report in its entirety, please click here: Apr-May 11 Monthly Report Final

Burglars arrested at construction site

On July 28th at around 2:54 a.m., West Precinct patrol officers responded to a report that  that two men had entered the apartments under construction on the SE corner of 3rd Ave/Cedar Street, and that they were apparently still inside. The complainant, a security guard, informed officers that no workers were… [ Keep reading ]

Got a question for the Mayor?

Then ask him! Tune in tonight during Ask The Mayor, live 7-8 p.m. on Cable Channel 21 or www.seattlechannel.org Call:206-684-8821 Email: askthemayor@seattle.gov Twitter: @SeattleChannel

Crime Stats and tweet-a-thon recap

Yesterday’s “tweet-a-thon” shed a lot of light regarding a typical 12 hour window of 911 police responses here in Seattle.  We tweeted a total of 478 police responses, 142 of them being crimes against persons and another 336 for property crimes, traffic complaints and other officer observed activity.  It is… [ Keep reading ]

SPD Directive on Marijuana

Please click on the link for a copy of the latest Seattle Police Department Directive, D 11-042 – Marijuana Update – A Comprehensive Guide to Marijuana Enforcement and Medical Marijuana. SPD Directive -Marijuana Update

Fighting Crime Together, Being Prepared Together

This year marks the City of Seattle’s 27th Annual “Night Out Against Crime” celebration or “Night Out” for short.  Falling on the first Tuesday of every August, “Night Out” is an event that encourages neighbors to gather and spend time together in an effort to heighten crime prevention/awareness and increase… [ Keep reading ]

ATF cracks down on cigarette traffickers

From the ATF: The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Seattle Field Division, together with the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIC), the United States Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General (USDA-OIG), the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Washington State Liquor Control Board… [ Keep reading ]

Body found at recycling center

On July 8th at approximately 10:48 a.m., South Precinct patrol officers responded to a 911 call of a body at a recycling center located in the 7200 Block of East Marginal Way South.  The body was on a conveyor belt when employees discovered it.  The body appears to be that… [ Keep reading ]

“I need to get paid”

On July 7th at 12:35 a.m., East Precinct patrol officers responded to a report of a robbery in the 2300 block of Cherry.  The victims, a 29 year old man, a 24 year old woman and an 11 year old boy told officers the following.  The man and the boy… [ Keep reading ]

OPA Auditor’s Report is now available

Seattle Police Department Office of Professional Accountability Semi‐Annual Report of the Civilian Auditor, December, 2010 – May, 2011 is now available.  Here is a preview: We give police significant power; the power to deprive individuals of their liberty and to use physical force, including the taking of life where necessary. … [ Keep reading ]