The Seattle Police Department wishes Seattle residents a Happy Halloween and offers these safety tips as little ghouls and goblins prepare to roam from home to home. The weather is going to be mostly dry and dark, perfect weather for a haunting, but terrible for the little monsters to be… [ Keep reading ]
For the 12th straight year, Seattle University’s Crime and Justice Research Center is teaming with the Seattle Police Department to administer the annual Seattle University Public Safety Survey. The survey, which plays a pivotal role in helping determine what the most common perceptions of crime and safety in Seattle are among… [ Keep reading ]
Welcome to SPD’s Precinct Safety Brief for June. Dear Valued Precinct Safety Partner, Welcome to SPD’s Safety Newsletter for June. Public safety is the backbone of a thriving home and SPD knows you need information to protect your business operations, your home, and your families. This monthly newsletter demonstrates our… [ Keep reading ]
Dear Valued Precinct Safety Partner, Welcome to SPD’s Safety Newsletter for May. Public safety is the backbone of a thriving city and SPD knows you need information to protect your family, friends, neighbors, and assets. This monthly newsletter demonstrates our commitment to helping you achieve your mission. Precinct Crime Wrap For the… [ Keep reading ]
On June 10, 2026, the Seattle Police Department (SPD) recognized three community members and one officer with commendations during an awards presentation at Seattle Police Headquarters. SPD presented Ingenuity Commendations to community members Erwin Galan, Xander Hwang, and Everly Hwang, and awarded Officer Nathan Rizzotti with a Chief’s Award Commendation…. [ Keep reading ]
Hello, Seattle. Hello World! My name is Patrick Michaud and I have the greatest job title in the history of law enforcement: SPD Hype Coordinator. I bestowed this title on myself approximately 15 weeks ago when my supervisor realized that someone needed to manage the intersection of ‘extreme excitement about… [ Keep reading ]
Detectives need your help finding two missing individuals. Livvy Fletcher was last seen in March of 2026. Vanessa Albert was last seen in November of 2025 Anyone with information about either person is asked to call the non-emergency number at 206-625-5011.
Nearly 50 community members came together to observe a critical discussion on youth and gun violence on March 4 and the message was clear: There is hope if we can work together. Hosted by the Seattle City Club, the event featured three speakers from the Seattle Police Department – South… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Chinatown-International District (CID) came alive Saturday, March 7th for its 29th annual Lunar New Year celebration, featuring vibrant dragon and lion dances, martial arts demonstrations, and powerful drumming that energized the streets. More than 50 food vendors lined the streets, serving everything from Korean fried chicken to Vietnamese… [ Keep reading ]
Alright, 12s, you’ve done it! The Seahawks are Super Bowl LX Champions! The confetti has barely settled at Levi’s Stadium, the “Dark Side” defense just finished putting the clamps on the Patriots, and the entire Pacific Northwest is buzzing with a level of excitement usually reserved for… well, for THIS!… [ Keep reading ]
