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
Every year, the Seattle Police Department facilitates over 300 free speech events, the vast majority without incident or arrest. Our policies and training are built around maximizing the exercise of free speech without officer intervention. The Seattle Police Department will continue to support the peaceful exercise of First Amendment rights…. [ Keep reading ]
Over 1,200 law enforcement, corrections, behavioral health, advocates, and more will attend the CIT International Annual Conference August 26-28, 2019, at the Hyatt Regency Seattle in Washington. This conference focuses on addressing crisis response and providing community supports for people with mental illnesses, addictions, and other vulnerable populations. The conference… [ Keep reading ]
With the 4th of July coming up this Thursday, the Seattle Police Department would like to provide you with some important reminders about safety, fireworks and how you can help ease the strain on our 911 center during the busy holiday. The possession, manufacture, storage, sale and use of fireworks (meaning everything but… [ Keep reading ]
Last night we kicked off National Police Week at the West Precinct with a Candlelight Vigil to honor fallen officers. As we join law enforcement across the country in paying tribute, I wanted to make sure you were aware of the remaining events taking place locally. A special thank you… [ Keep reading ]
This Saturday the Seattle Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) are hosting the 14th semi-annual event to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft by disposing of potentially dangerous, expired, unused and unwanted drugs. This Saturday, April 28th, the city’s five precincts will serve as drop-off locations between 10… [ Keep reading ]
The year is quickly coming to an end. As we prepare for New Year’s Eve celebrations, we want to remind you that public safety is our number one priority. We have added additional staff throughout the city to ensure everyone has a safe evening. In addition to these extra officers, we… [ Keep reading ]
UPDATE 10/30 1030 AM: The public turned in a total of 741.5 pounds of miscellaneous prescription medications on Saturday. Here are the total in pounds by precinct: North Precinct: 248 pounds West Precinct: 67 pounds East Precinct: 205.5 pounds South Precinct: 90 pounds Southwest Precinct: 131 pounds. There will… [ Keep reading ]
Join us tomorrow, Wednesday October 4, 2017 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm for National Coffee with A Cop Day. We’ll be hosting events citywide in all five precincts at the following Starbucks locations. East Precinct: 2300 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98144 North Precinct: 7100 East Green Lake Dr N, Seattle,… [ Keep reading ]
With the 4th of July coming up this Tuesday, the Seattle Police Department would like to provide you with some important reminders about safety, fireworks and how you can help ease the strain on our 911 center during the busy holiday. The possession, manufacture, storage, sale and use of fireworks (meaning everything but… [ Keep reading ]
