Seattle University issued results for its annual Public Safety Survey. Now in its fourth year, this survey gauges attitudes around public safety issues, perceptions of police, neighborhoods and crime. Survey findings are used to support the Seattle Police Department’s Micro-Community Policing Plans (“MCPP”) initiative. The MCPP play a critical role… [ Keep reading ]
An internship like no other SPD summer interns have been keeping busy. With classroom and in field exercises this is truly an internship like no other. Take a peek. Recognizing great work We continue to recognize great work both in the community and within our own ranks. Let’s spotlight just… [ Keep reading ]
We’re always out and about in the community. Here’s a recap of what they’ve been up to lately. Always game for the kids Another year. Another chess tourney where the kids once again flexed their mental muscle. The Third Annual Chess Rumble took place this June at Van Asselt Elementary…. [ Keep reading ]
We’ve had a busy summer out and about in the community. Here’s a recap of what we’ve been up too. Night Out There were over 1,300 events organized by community members like you taking place throughout the city. Here’s a glimpse of just a few. If you have photos from… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle police made a number of significant seizures of firearms and narcotics around the city this July: Officers arrested a 36-year-old felon armed with a shotgun after responding to a burglary in West Seattle on July 8th Police also arrested a man with a handgun and seized methamphetamine and heroin… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Police Department would like to thank several people who helped the us to improve our services and address issues in the West Precinct this year. 2019 Outstanding Community Member: Bob Nale Bob has been actively involved in efforts to keep the Cascade Neighborhood clean and safe for the… [ Keep reading ]
We along with the Seattle Police Foundation and Adams Elementary School students welcomed a new pony, Lil “Buzz” Sebastian to the Mounted Unit. Buzz was named by students at Adams Elementary School inspired by the mini horse on the NBC television show Parks and Recreation. Look for Lil “Buzz” Sebastian… [ Keep reading ]
Bloodworks launched the first-ever “Red vs. Blue Blood Drive,” today, pitting Seattle’s Police and Fire Departments (SPD and SFD, respectively) against each other in a friendly challenge to donate the most blood between June 17 and July 1. The city’s first responders know firsthand the importance of a strong, stable… [ Keep reading ]
