Brenton Family Assistance Fund established
November 3, 2009 10:09 am
There has been a fund established for the family of Officer Timothy Brenton. Donations may be made at any Bank of America branch under the “Brenton Family Assistance Fund.”
Update on memorial service for Officer Timothy Brenton
November 2, 2009 7:00 pm
The memorial service for Officer Timothy Brenton is scheduled for Friday, November 6th at 1:00 p.m. at the Key Arena. The Seattle Police Department is in the process of establishing a bank account for Officer Brenton’s family. More information about that will be available soon. The men and women of the Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
Photos of fallen Officer Tim Brenton
November 2, 2009 5:47 pm
The following photos have been made available by Officer Tim Brenton’s family.
Additional information on Seattle Police Officer murder investigation
November 1, 2009 6:41 pm
It is with profound sadness that we must inform you that a Seattle Police Officer was killed in the line of duty last night. Officer Timothy Brenton, a Field Training Officer assigned to Third Watch, East Precinct, was shot to death while he and Student Officer Britt Sweeney, were parked… [ Keep reading ]
Officer shot and killed
November 1, 2009 4:53 am
On October 31st, shortly after 10:00 p.m., a Field Training Officer (FTO) and his female student officer were parked in their patrol car in the 100 Block of 29th Avenue South. The student officer was seated in the driver’s seat and the FTO was in the passenger seat. A vehicle… [ Keep reading ]
East Precinct officers recognized for work with neighborhood
October 31, 2009 10:23 am
On October 28th the Seattle Neighborhood Group (SNG), a non-profit group formed in 1988 to partner with residents, businesses and service providers to advocate for safe neighborhoods, presented its annual Community Builder Awards. East Precinct Community Police Team Officers Sina Ebinger and Chris Kelley were recognized for their tireless work in… [ Keep reading ]
8th Annual Awards Banquet held downtown last night
October 31, 2009 9:15 am
The Seattle Police Department and the Seattle Police Foundation honored the incredible work performed by employees of the Department in their professional commitment to serve and protect the community on Friday, October 30th at the Seattle Sheraton Hotel Grand Ballroom. One of the most effective ways in which the Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
Man assaulted, robbed downtown, suspects arrested
October 31, 2009 8:07 am
On October 30th, at approximately 11:37 p.m., the victim was waiting at a bus stop in the 300 Block of Pine Street. Two suspects approached the victim and asked him for money. The two suspects then began to assault the man. Two more suspects joined in the assault. During the… [ Keep reading ]
Halloween Safety Tips
October 28, 2009 1:46 pm
The Seattle Police Department wishes Seattle residents a Happy Halloween and offers the following Halloween safety measures to parents whose ghouls and goblins will be making the rounds on Saturday night. • Don’t allow children go “Trick or treating” alone. An adult should accompany young children and make sure that all… [ Keep reading ]
Street robbery on Capitol Hill
October 28, 2009 8:55 am
On October 27th at around 10:30 p.m., East Precinct patrol officers responded to a report of a street robbery in the 1800 block of E Republican Street. The adult female victim reported to officers that a suspect approached her while holding what appeared to be a handgun. He immediately demanded… [ Keep reading ]