City of Seattle Service Awards Erik Allen William Cravens Elaine Giron Andrew Norton Michael Torres pic.twitter.com/ta1AKEiZFj — Chief Carmen Best (@carmenbest) May 7, 2018 In Support of the Robert Chinn Foundation Representing @SeattlePD supporting the @ChinnFoundation celebrating the #AsianHallofFame with our emcee @YamsTV Ryan Yamamoto and @JimDever of @KING5Evening pic.twitter.com/wP0q2bemd4… [ Keep reading ]
Two officers commandeered a jet ski and braved the choppy waters of Lake Washington late Wednesday to save two kayakers. Around 7 pm, one of the kayakers called 911, reported his boat was full of water and he was having difficulty breathing. He also told police he couldn’t swim and… [ Keep reading ]
Law Enforcement Medal of Honor & Peace Officers Memorial Today we honored several SPD officers for their bravery and heroism and those that have fallen in the line of duty at the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor and Peace Officers Memorial. Officer Christopher Bandel Officer Joshua Vaaga Officer Brian Pritchard… [ Keep reading ]
Tomorrow, Tuesday, is May Day, which means you’ll see a large crowd winding its way through the Central District and downtown Seattle throughout the day as police escort demonstrators from the El Comité May Day March for Worker and Immigrant Rights through the city. On Tuesday, May 1, travelers can expect *at least*… [ Keep reading ]
Recognizing Great Work It’s always a pleasure to recognize great work! Dispatcher Knick from our 911 Call Center was off-duty when she helped police track a suspect in a fatal hit-and-run collision. Thanks for going above and beyond! pic.twitter.com/AI4qKGxwGZ — Chief Carmen Best (@carmenbest) April 23, 2018 I’m so very… [ Keep reading ]
This Saturday the Seattle Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) are hosting the 14th semi-annual event to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft by disposing of potentially dangerous, expired, unused and unwanted drugs. This Saturday, April 28th, the city’s five precincts will serve as drop-off locations between 10… [ Keep reading ]
Meet Felicia Cross To learn more about SPD’s Community Outreach programs, click here We Love Comics Too Kiera Nagai is the winner of the Seattle Police Foundation’s Comic Book Giveaway. Officer Kevin Stuckey an avid comic book collector donated two Fantastic Four comic books — No. 52 and 53, which includes… [ Keep reading ]
Take Your Youngsters To Work Day Thank you Council Member Rob Johnson for inviting SPD to hang out during Take Your Youngsters to Work Day at City Hall. We had blast, especially our Arson and Bomb Squad dog Jazzy. .@CMRobJohnson and @SeattleCouncil hosted #TakeYourYoungstersToWorkDay at City Hall! Thank you for… [ Keep reading ]
The Department held it’s biweekly SeaStat meeting Wednesday and the most recent crime statistics for Seattle Police are now available here. Launched in August 2014, SeaStat is aimed at quickly addressing crime hotspots based on analysis of crime data and community reports of incidents. The Department holds meetings every two… [ Keep reading ]
SPD Expands Naloxone Program with Support from P.A.A.R.I. Today the Seattle Police Department announced its receipt of a $5,000 donation from the Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (P.A.A.R.I.) made to the Seattle Police Foundation to help continue efforts to expand its naloxone program. This donation will go toward purchasing… [ Keep reading ]
