Here are the remarks made by Chief Diaz at the Mayor’s press conference: Acceptance Remarks by Chief John Diaz June 24, 2010 I would like to thank Mayor McGinn for the opportunity to continue to lead one of the finest police departments in the country. It is no secret that… [ Keep reading ]
On June 22nd, Mayor McGinn, Interim Chief Diaz, Assistant Chief Sanford and Captain Brown of the West Precinct were on hand to present a new Late Night Public Safety Initiative. The plan calls for the use of on-duty resources throughout the city to promote uniformed police visibility in areas with… [ Keep reading ]
Late yesterday evening, the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle contacted the Seattle Police Department on behalf of Angel Rosenthal, the 17-year-old teen who was involved in the officer assault incident, Monday, June 14th. The incident was caught on tape and the video has been seen around the world. The teenager… [ Keep reading ]
Calling all East Precinct residents! On Saturday, June 19th from 1:00-4:00 PM the East Precinct (1519 12th Avenue) will be hosting a picnic to celebrate community, give you a chance to meet your local officers, and even take a Precinct tour. There will be food, activities, There will be food, activities… [ Keep reading ]
On June 11th at approximately 4:11 p.m. officers responded to a report of a stabbing at an elementary school in the 1300 block of Yesler Way. Preliminary investigation indicates that two juvenile males got into a verbal argument that became physical. The 12-year-old male suspect brandished a knife and cut the 14-year-old male… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Police Department is excited to present a new way in which to view certain police reports online. Accessing police reports will now be more convenient and easier for the public. This will replace the current system of redacted reports on CD-ROMs available at selected police precincts when the… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – A memorial recognition award will be given to the widow of Sgt. Mark Renninger of the Lakewood Police Department for his involvement in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Washington. A special ceremony will take place at the Lakewood Police Department where Captain Bryan Keller from… [ Keep reading ]
On May 26th at approximately 1:30 p.m. Narcotics detectives were contacted by a patrol sergeant and asked to respond to the 6000 block of South Redwing Street to investigate a Marijuana Grow Operation. Patrol officers responded to a disturbance call at the above location and when patrol officers arrived, they spotted an individual in the… [ Keep reading ]
On Friday, May 21st at approximately 8:01 a.m. officers responded to a report of a victim hit by a car in the 300 block of East Roy Street. Preliminary investigation indicates that two suspects, a 20-year-old female and a 22-year-old male were writing graffiti on a sign and a barrier. … [ Keep reading ]
On May 21st at 7:41 p.m. a female Seattle Police Officer had just finished her patrol shift in the East Precinct. She was off duty in plain clothes driving her personal vehicle and was attempting to pull out of the East Precinct parking lot in the 1600 block of 12th Avenue. Two… [ Keep reading ]
