Statement of Police Chief Adrian Diaz “This morning I listened to an audio recording that includes comments by an off-duty Seattle police officer. A bias/hate complaint was filed with the Office of Police Accountability. I have taken immediate steps to place the officer on administrative leave. This action is consistent… [ Keep reading ]
Due to the case being an active and ongoing investigation, the Seattle Police Department will be deferring questions about the incident to the Edmonds Police Department. OFF-DUTY SEATTLE POLICE OFFICER INTERRUPTS THEFT OF HIS PERSONAL VEHICLEVehicle Strikes Officer Who Fires Shot During Confrontation in Edmonds An off-duty Seattle Police officer interrupted… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Police Department would like to draw awareness on home invasions that have been occurring within our communities. Please take into consideration the following that may assist in providing an increased measure of security and safety for you and your family. SPD wants to ensure these communities know that… [ Keep reading ]
The images captured on body worn video in January of 2021 show inappropriate items inside a room at the East precinct. While we do not know the origin of the items in question from 2 ½ years ago, there is no doubt they are inappropriate. We recognize the hurt and… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Police Department continues to increase the number of guns taken into custody in 2023 – surpassing totals from prior years. According to the latest numbers provided by SPD’s Data-Driven Policing Unit, 138 guns were taken into custody in May 2023, with 629 firearms taken into custody year-to-date. This… [ Keep reading ]
UPDATE: 06/15/2023, 1:48 p.m. This morning, the Court entered an order clarifying that the preliminary injunction issued on June 13th enjoins only enforcement of SMC 12A.08.020(A)(2) (Graffiti) – not the section in full. Officers can again take enforcement action under SMC 12(A).08.020(A)(1) (intentionally damaging the property of another). Original: 06/14/2023 Late yesterday afternoon,… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Police Department has been diligent in working closely with the Seattle School District to identify and address the ongoing disputes resulting in violence around Garfield High School. The department will be starting a patrol emphasis in the area to provide police presence to assist in protecting public safety… [ Keep reading ]
Sign-up is now open for the 2023 Seattle Police Department’s “Before the Badge” Community-Police Dialogues. East Precinct Dialogue is coming up on Wednesday – March 22, 2023! North Precinct Dialogue is on Monday – March 27th! The dialogues will be conducted by the SPD Micro-Community Policing Plans Research team and held virtually via… Filed Under: Community Outreach, Events
