Map of Procession Route
November 4, 2009 1:07 pm
A map of the procession route courtesy of SDOT. Memorial Procession Map
Message to all Honor Guards
November 4, 2009 12:38 pm
Honor Guards wishing to participate in Officer Brenton’s memorial are requested to be at Key Arena ready to practice at 8:00 am on Friday, November 6th. Parking has been reserved at the Seattle Center 1st Avenue North garage, located at 1st Avenue North and North Thomas Street. For information regarding… [ Keep reading ]
Memorial Procession for Officer Brenton to be Held November 6
November 4, 2009 11:18 am
The following is the memorial procession for Officer Brenton’s memorial on Friday, November 6th. Motorists should expect significant traffic delays along the route. A memorial procession along city streets for Seattle Police Officer Timothy Brenton will be held on Friday, November 6. Approximately 1,000 to 1,500 vehicles will depart at… [ Keep reading ]
SWAT standoff
November 4, 2009 8:15 am
On 11/4/09, at approximately 10:30 p.m., this situation began as a felony Domestic Violence assault between an adult male suspect and an adult female victim in the 8200 block of 4th Av NE. The suspect accused the victim of cheating on him and punched her in her face and strangled her…. [ Keep reading ]
Statement from Officer Brenton’s family
November 3, 2009 3:37 pm
The following is a statement from the family of Officer Tim Brenton: “The family of Officer Tim Brenton would like to thank the community for the tremendous outpouring of support. Even with the tragic loss, Tim’s wife and children are finding solace in the support from the police community, their… [ Keep reading ]
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.”
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]