Following a thorough investigation, the Seattle Police Department on March 17 in the early morning arrested a suspect in the homicide of two high school students. The suspect – a juvenile male – was arrested without incident. “While this arrest cannot bring back the lives of the two young men,… [ Keep reading ]
Nearly 50 community members came together to observe a critical discussion on youth and gun violence on March 4 and the message was clear: There is hope if we can work together. Hosted by the Seattle City Club, the event featured three speakers from the Seattle Police Department – South… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Chinatown-International District (CID) came alive Saturday, March 7th for its 29th annual Lunar New Year celebration, featuring vibrant dragon and lion dances, martial arts demonstrations, and powerful drumming that energized the streets. More than 50 food vendors lined the streets, serving everything from Korean fried chicken to Vietnamese… [ 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’s Real Time Crime Center is increasing the odds that crime victims will receive justice. According to a new data analysis by the Seattle Police Department, police officers and detectives are three times more likely to arrest the offender when they work with RTCC analysts. RTCC analysts respond to 911 calls, providing real-time investigative support for crimes ranging from murder to stolen cars. SPD analyzed 220,000 911 responses over the nine-month period between the launch of the RTCC and the end of February 2026. This finding — from SPD’s Performance Analytics… [ Keep reading ]
A 34-year-old man was arrested for stabbing a 35-year-old man during an altercation in the Ballard neighborhood. At 10:28 a.m., officers received reports of a stabbing in the 1400 block of Northwest Leary Way. Officers arrived and found a man outside the entrance of a business, suffering from a stab… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle City Council will hear from the Seattle Police Department today on its Community Service Officer program. Community Service Officers are non-commissioned outreach specialists who are liaisons between the Seattle community and the department. The Community Service Officer (CSO) program has deep roots in the SPD – the… [ Keep reading ]
#2026-050833/North Precinct/Third Watch/U2 At 0321 hours, a juvenile with non-life threatening GSW to his arm was brought into UW Medical Center but did not know where it happened. Juvenile provided very little information about the incident, only that it “happened in Seattle, I don’t know where”. Coincidentally, there was a… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
