Today, Seattle Police Chief Kathleen O’Toole and Assistant Chief Robert Merner presented an overview of Seattle Police Department’s efforts to curb gun crime. Details from the presentation, including information on a number of recent arrests for shootings and other cases involving firearms, are now available online (.pdf).
A routine traffic stop on a South Seattle street early Sunday put officers right in the midst of the miracle of childbirth. Around 3:45 AM, Officer Anthony Reynolds saw a car running red lights and speeding down Martin Luther King Jr. Way S. When he pulled the car over at… [ Keep reading ]
SPD Homicide detectives continue to investigate the fatal shooting of International District activist and icon Donnie Chin. Police are working to retrace the steps of individuals involved in the exchange of gunfire which killed Chin. Detectives believe at least two people present during the shooting also spent time at two International District… [ Keep reading ]
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The 2015 National Night Out Against Crime is Tomorrow! “Night Out” is a national crime prevention event. It is designed to heighten crime prevention awareness, increase neighborhood support in anti-crime efforts, and unite our communities. It is a great chance to reconnect with neighbors and share information with each other while learning… [ Keep reading ]
Chief O’Toole recently announced that she would assemble a group of independent, national experts to review the Seattle Police Department’s performance in crowd management. The goal of this project will be to gather knowledge that will inform the development of future SPD policies, training and tactics. This effort will not… [ Keep reading ]
We are deeply saddened to learn the news of Ann Rule’s passing. Ann was a pioneer in American policing, joining the Seattle Police Department’s Women’s Bureau prior to pursuing her passion for writing in 1969. As a True Crime author, Ann maintained professional friendships with her former SPD colleagues and… [ Keep reading ]
On 07-23-15 at about 02:54 hrs 911 received calls reporting multiple shots fired in the area of 8th Avenue and S. Weller St. Patrol officers responded immediately and located a victim with life threatening injuries. Seattle Fire responded and transported the victim to Harbor View for treatment. It was later… [ Keep reading ]
Since 2013, detectives have been following the trail of a 9mm Luger pistol used in 10 shootings in the Seattle area. After a shooting at a Central District park last month, detectives now have pictures of a man seen wielding the weapon, and are hoping someone can help identify him. A… [ Keep reading ]
Chief O’Toole shared the following ‘thank you’ message to department employees yesterday. She recounts department achievements during the past year and speaks to the challenges that lie ahead. While the message was intended for employees, it is certainly worth sharing with the community we serve. Having just completed my first year as Chief, I… [ Keep reading ]
