On April 12th, at approximately 10:40 PM, West Precinct officers responded to a 911 call of an arson in progress in the 100 Block of Taylor Avenue North. The caller stated that a man was observed setting a fire in a recessed alcove of a building. The caller gave a… [ Keep reading ]
On April 11th, at approximately 6:50 PM, a bicyclist was riding northbound in the outside lane in the 2200 Block of 1st Avenue. A vehicle described by witnesses as a mini van was also travelling northbound in the same block and either collided with the bicyclist or was involved in… [ Keep reading ]
This Sunday, April 3rd, at 9:00 PM, AMC television will premiere a fictional mystery series set in Seattle. This series is a fictionalized account of a homicide investigation where some of the main characters are homicide detectives. A big thanks to the SPD employees who worked with the production company… [ Keep reading ]
Chief John Diaz sent the following message to Department employees upon learning of the Department of Justice’s decision to conduct an investigation into the Seattle Police Department. I have just been informed that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has authorized an investigation of our department regarding biased policing and use of force concerns. … [ Keep reading ]
The SPD Breakfast Club fundraiser netted about $1,359, 10% of which will go to the family of a 5-year-old boy who has leukemia. “Robert” is now in his second month of remission, but still must undergo extensive chemotherapy for the next three years. The remainder of the money will be… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Police Department today promoted seven officers and seven civilians to their respective ranks. The promotees were recognized for their leadership, years of service and accomplishments. As their names were called, the traditional practice of pinning on the badge was done often by a family member as colleagues… [ Keep reading ]
Robbery detectives developed suspect information during the on going investigation of an attempted robbery/shooting of a man in a parking garage downtown on March 13th. On March 24th, detectives were able to track down the suspect to a residence in Kent. The 26 year old man was taken into custody… [ Keep reading ]
Please join us March 26 for the 2011 Red Robin Tip-A-Cop. All proceeds that day will support the nearly 6,000 individuals with intellectual disabilities who participate in Special Olympics Washington programming. Thank you for your support. To learn more about Special Olympics Washington please visit our website at: www.sowa.org … [ Keep reading ]
Click on the link to view a video version of today’s statement. https://www.seattlechannel.org/videos/video.asp?ID=5003
