This Thursday, 100 families will become better prepared for disasters and other emergencies, thanks to a generous donation by Target. The event is part of National Preparedness Month, encouraging people to take necessary steps to ensure their homes, workplaces and communities are ready for disaster. The Seattle Police Department’s Office… [ Keep reading ]
Efforts to combat sexual exploitation of children on Backpage.com On August 31st, Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna and 45 other attorneys general sent a letter to Backpage.com calling for information about the company’s stated efforts to delete advertisements for sex trafficking, particularly those that could involve minors. The attorneys… [ Keep reading ]
Reflections from Chief John Diaz on the 2012 Budget and Seattle Police Department Priorities This afternoon, Mayor McGinn outlined his budget proposal to Seattle communities and the City Council. Of interest to all SPD employees will be his proposal to hold 26 sworn officer positions vacant through 2012, which will… [ Keep reading ]
Officers from the Aggressive Driver Response Team issued the following citations: Today, September 22 Airport Way South – 30 mph zone 1 at 48 mph 1 at 45 mph 1 at 42 mph 1 Suspended Driver’s License 1 No Proof of Insurance School Zone Enforcement – 20 mph zone… [ Keep reading ]
From the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Western District of Washington: Three Seattle men indicted for Computer Hacking, Fraud, and Identity Theft Three people are under arrest for hacking into computer systems to steal personal and business information used in a variety of thefts and frauds. The three are charged in a ten… [ Keep reading ]
On September 20th officers from the Aggressive Driver Response Team issued the following citations: Aurora Ave N – 40 mph zone 1 at 68 mph 1 at 57 mph 3 at 56 mph 3 at 55 mph 3 No Proof of Insurance SW Admiral Way – 30 mph zone 2… [ Keep reading ]
On 9/16/2011, just shortly before midnight, officers responded to a report of shots fired near Cherry Street and 26th Ave. According to the victims, they were sitting on a concrete ledge near the pool, when a group of three unknown males between the ages of 18 and 19 years old approached… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Police Department will be proudly participating in the annual Breast Cancer Walk Event September 16-18, 2011. The walk is a national event held in various cities across the country to raise awareness and to fundraise for a cure for breast cancer. This event is a 3- day walk where thousands… [ Keep reading ]
On 9/15/11, just shortly before 10:00 p.m., West Precinct Anti-Crime Team officers were conducting crime surveillance in Pioneer Square, when they observed a female dealing narcotics in the 200 block of Yesler. Officers contacted the suspect and placed her under arrest. At the time of arrest she had 17 rocks of crack… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Police Traffic Collision Investigation Squad (TCIS) detectives are attempting to locate Daniel Newell, 28 for the May 30th hit and run which injured a 9 year old girl. Newell was driving a stolen vehicle when he struck the girl. The girl is still recovering from her injuries. Daniel Newell is… [ Keep reading ]
