The Taiwanese Association of Greater Seattle (TAGS) is offering a $6000 reward for information resulting in an arrest in the hit and run death of husband and father Michael Wang. After consulting with TAGS member William Wang – father of Michael Wang – the TAGS Board decided to do something… [ Keep reading ]
Detective Denise “Cookie” Bouldin was honored today at the National Black Police Association – Western Region (NBPA) conference in Bellevue, Washington. Detective “Cookie” was awarded the Law Enforcement Service Award for her tireless commitment to serving and mentoring youth through Detective Cookie’s Urban Chess Club. Congratulations, Cookie!
As part of Mayor McGinn’s SPD 20/20 – A Vision for the Future plan, the Seattle Police Department has committed to create and implement a transparency initiative to ensure release of information to the maximum extent allowed by law (Initiative 18 – Improve Transparency and Accountability). For this purpose, SPD… [ Keep reading ]
On March 26th at around 8:10 a.m., Seattle Police and Seattle Fire responded to a three car injury collision at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Way S and S Graham Street. Seattle Fire transported three adults and two juveniles (unknown genders) to Harborview Medical Center for non-life threatening injuries. The… [ Keep reading ]
This morning at Seattle Police Headquarters CEO Beth Wojick, Mary Do, Dan Wartelle and athlete/board member Angela Martin of Special Olympics Washington presented Chief John Diaz with a plaque in appreciation of the support that SPD provides to Special Olympics year-round. Angela Martin personally thanked the Chief and explained how important police… [ Keep reading ]
A former Seattle Public Utilities employee has been arrested, following an investigation by SPU and the Seattle Police Department. Chau Phan, 44, was fired by SPU a year ago for adjusting his own utilities accounts. He was arrested Thursday for allegedly diverting SPU funds for water main extension projects into… [ Keep reading ]
Ever wonder which Seattle Police precinct handles the most 911 calls? Does the most proactive policing or “on-views”? Conducts the most traffic stops? Please see the below data for the first six weeks of the year to see how your favorite Seattle Police precinct stacks up to the rest. Bi-Weekly Compare_REV 010712… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Police Department has expressed concern regarding a sharp increase in violent crime in many of our neighborhoods. With the on-going issues surrounding gun violence, a dedicated emphasis has been established to address hot spots and other areas of concern – Violence Prevention Emphasis Patrols (VPEP). Recent community concerns have ranged from civility violations,… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Police officers, including SWAT and K-9, and Washington State Patrol troopers conducted a search for a man who discharged a firearm near 12th Avenue South and South Dearborn Street at around 11:15 a.m. It is not known at this time if anyone was injured in the shooting. The suspect fled… [ Keep reading ]
In response to this recent KOMO 4 segment, there are a few details that the Seattle Police Department would like to emphasize. Redacted copies of the original police report and arrest report are included as well. In regards to the decision not to employ other police resources – such as SWAT –… [ Keep reading ]
