Based on the Seattle Police Department’s exit from the Federal Consent Decree in September 2025, the Seattle Police Department must now adhere to Washington State law for any use of deadly force by an officer. In these situations, the department is subject to an independent investigation led by the Independent… [ 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 ]
We aren’t sure if you’ve heard yet, THE SEAHAWKS WON SUPER BOWL LX!!! We all know how the last parade went, when nearly a million 12’s crowded the streets to welcome home their champions. On Wednesday morning, we get the privilege of doing it again – and it’s going to… [ Keep reading ]
It’s been a decade since the last Super Sunday for the Seahawks, and with the big game coming up this weekend, we wanted to give people a few reminders on how to celebrate safely. We get it. You want to let your hair down, have a bit too much bean… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Police Department Chief Shon Barnes announced that overall crime in Seattle fell 18% in 2025 compared to 2024, with reductions across major categories including the most serious – homicide. There is still plenty of work to do in 2026 and beyond, Barnes said in a speech at the Northwest… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Police Department understands the concern and anxiety created by reports of federal enforcement actions being taken in the city we all hold dear. The department stands by our core beliefs and affirms that we will follow our policies and Washington state law. We aim to be the voice of calm and… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle police arrested a 41-year-old man last night for trespassing on private property while in possession of unlawful weapons. On Jan 28, just after 11:00 p.m., officers were flagged down by a security guard in the 100 block of Broadway East. The security guard told officers about a man trespassing… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Police Department officers helped keep Seattle’s streets and community members safer last month, thanks to a holiday season DUI enforcement campaign. Their work resulted in 724 motorist contacts, raising awareness about the dangers of driving while impaired. The final tally for the SPD DUI emphasis team’s operation between Dec…. [ Keep reading ]
On Jan. 7, the Seattle Police Department received a call from a concerned community member reporting that three unidentified men were approached and arrested by ICE agents. Officers responded to the community call about a possible armed abduction in North Seattle. The officers on scene verified the individuals were there… [ Keep reading ]
Police arrested a man after a shooting early Sunday morning near the Chinatown–International District neighborhood. At about 6:00 a.m., officers responded to a report of a woman shot in the 500 block of Rainier Avenue South. Officers arrived and located a 26-year-old woman suffering from an apparent small-caliber gunshot wound… [ Keep reading ]
