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 ]
#2025-369689/East Precinct/Second Watch/G2: At 1139 hours, officers responded to a reported DV disturbance. Upon arrival, the subject fled the scene and officers engaged in a foot pursuit. The subject entered a house under active construction and barricaded themselves inside, causing the workers to flee. Officers contained the residence and attempted… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Police Department was proud to join forces with the Seattle CARE Department, Accenture, and Operation Warm to bring warmth and hope to students at Rising Star Elementary School. Together, we provided hundreds of brand-new coats for children in grades K-5 because every child deserves something made just for… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Police Department Chief Shon Barnes this week declared a strip club on Aurora Avenue North a chronic nuisance property, following a lengthy investigation over the past several months that documented illegal activities and recovered two firearms – including one stolen gun. On Dec. 8, the city sent a chronic… [ Keep reading ]
I’m extremely honored and grateful to continue in my role as Chief of Police for the Seattle Police Department and for the amazing community that I have come to care for here in Seattle. Public safety is a shared value, and our priorities remain intact: crime prevention, community engagement, retention… [ Keep reading ]
Ryan, the Seattle Police Department’s “Comfort Dog,” is still a good boy and has been working very hard to take care of his fellow humans here in Seattle. Ryan, who is a five-year-old English Labrador Retriever, has been with SPD for nearly 3 1/2 years. He works as a Comfort… [ Keep reading ]
By now, you have probably heard about the heavy winds and rain in the forecast. Just step outside, you’ll feel the gusts. There’s clearly a storm rolling in. To help you best prepare for your afternoon and morning commutes during this major “atmospheric river,” we have a few tips from… [ Keep reading ]
On January 14, the Seattle Police Department will launch the first of its 10 monthly community conversations, “Our City, Our Safety 2026” across the city, with each gathering designed to influence how the department will approach safety neighborhood by neighborhood. In partnership with the Department of Neighborhoods, the department is… [ Keep reading ]
Update December 5, 1:33 PM Under state law (RCW 10.114.011 and WAC 139-12), the release of information relating to the December 2 officer-involved shooting investigation is being managed by the King County Sheriff’s Office, which is serving as an Independent Investigative Team (IIT) for SPD. The King County Sheriff’s Office Independent Investigations… [ Keep reading ]
