As the holidays approach at a blistering pace we decided to slow down and take a look back to the 50’s for some safety tips. So, grab a hot cocoa, cozy up next to the space heater, and take a brief look back at this Blotter post from November 31st,… [ Keep reading ]
The East Precinct is home to one of Seattle’s most diverse and vibrant communities, including many LGBTQ+ residents and small businesses. I am committed to ensuring the precinct’s leadership reflects our shared values of respect, inclusion, and fairness. I want to first acknowledge the concerns expressed by community members regarding… [ Keep reading ]
For more than 30 years, the loved ones of Tanya Marie Frazier have wanted nothing more than answers. Tanya, who was 14 years old, vanished on July 18, 1994. She had just left a summer school class at Meany Middle School when she went missing. Her body was found by… [ Keep reading ]
Update 11/5/25 6:00PM Under state law (RCW 10.114.011 and WAC 139-12), the release of information relating to the 10/30 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 Team… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Police Department wishes Seattle residents a Happy Halloween and offers these safety tips as little ghouls and goblins prepare to roam from home to home. The weather is going to be rainy and dark, perfect weather for a haunting, but terrible for the little monsters to be easily… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle University is administering the annual citywide Seattle Public Safety Survey, which is accessible at publicsafetysurvey.org from October 15th through November 30th. The purpose of the survey is to solicit feedback on public safety and security concerns from those who live and/or work in Seattle. A report on the survey… [ Keep reading ]
Free expression is a cornerstone of our community, and the Seattle Police Department is committed to facilitating the right to protest peacefully. Temperatures are expected to be in the low 50s, and there is a high chance of rain. Please dress appropriately so you can stay warm and dry. Here… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Police Department is investigating a multi-group crime ring targeting vulnerable members within the Chinatown-International District community. Since July, SPD West Precinct officers have done surveillance – watching members of this crime ring exploit homeless and drug addicted individuals receiving EBT benefits, or food stamps. Suspects offered cash payments—often… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle police arrested a 20-year-old woman in Tukwila after an investigation by SPD and the Washington Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force revealed she’d been sexually abusing a 7-year-old girl, creating Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), and sharing it online. The investigation started in January, when ICAC detectives were made… [ Keep reading ]
Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell is releasing the 2026 Proposed Budget. In this budget, Mayor Harrell is continuing investments and bold actions to address the needs of our communities and advance our One Seattle priorities. Mayor Harrell’s balanced budget proposal remains focused on strengthening public safety, creating housing affordability and stability,… [ Keep reading ]
