On January 30th at approximately 1:45 a.m. an officer on patrol witnessed a hit-and-run collision near 23rd Avenue East and East Aloha Street. A 31-year-old male suspect rear-ended a 27-year-old female victim and immediately fled the scene in his white 1998 VW Jetta. The officer briefly pursued him but discontinued the pursuit when the suspect… [ Keep reading ]
On January 22nd at approximately 2:13 a.m. officers responded to a report of a hit and run vehicle/pedestrian collision that occurred at Boylston Avenue East and East Pine Street. Preliminary investigation indicates that an adult female pedestrian was attempting to cross the street in a marked crosswalk. As the victim was crossing… [ Keep reading ]
On Tuesday, January 11th officers responded to two separate incidents of thieves posing as city workers to get access to victims’ homes. The two adult male suspects used a ruse to gain entry and once inside, one suspect rummaged around while the other distracted the homeowner(s). In one case, jewelry… [ Keep reading ]
On January 11th, the Seattle Police Department will be assembling over 250 emergency kits for distribution to the homeless community during the upcoming cold weather. Seattle Police Explorers will assist in the production of the kits. Funding for the kits was provided by the Seattle Police Foundation, Rymatt Wellness and private… [ Keep reading ]
On January 12th, 2010 at the Garfield Teen Life Center, local youth, in partnership with the Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation, Seattle Police Department, Students Against Violence Everywhere, and the Seattle Youth Commission, will be hosting “Building Bridges,” a forum to discuss youth and police relations. The event will… [ Keep reading ]
On December 17th at approximately 9:54 p.m. the 15-year-old male victim was walking home in the area of 24th Avenue South and East Yesler Way. The adult male suspect ran up to the victim from behind and began walking next to him. The suspect then stood in front of the victim… [ Keep reading ]
On November 27th, 2010, a 76-year-old female victim was shopping at a store located in the 1400 block of South Lane Street. The victim lives in a nearby assisted living facility. She used her mobility chair scooter to travel to the store and shop. While shopping, she stepped out of her scooter… [ Keep reading ]
From our friends at Public Health Seattle/King County: Partners supporting traffic safety convene “Night of 1,000 Stars Patrols” Extra traffic patrols this weekend KING COUNTY, WA — This Friday and Saturday marks the 20th year that law enforcement agencies throughout Washington have conducted “Night of 1,000 Stars” impaired driving traffic… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Police Department Office of Professional Accountability Semi-Annual Report of the Civilian Auditor, Judge Anne Levinson (ret.), for July – November, 2010 is now available online. You can read it by clicking here.
The Seattle Police Office of Professional Accountability’s newly released report is now available online. The report details 2009- 2010 policy recommendations and the SPD response to recommendations about use of force, de-escalation and respectful policing.