Following is a message that Interim Chief Carmen Best shared with employees earlier this morning. Hello everyone, and Happy New Year. I have had the pleasure of working with you for the past 26 years. There is no greater honor than to serve as your Chief. I want to thank… [ 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 ]
As you now know, I’ve made the very difficult decision to step down, effective December 31. It’s difficult because I love this City. I care deeply about the Seattle Police Department, and more than anything, I love being a police officer. It’s not just a job to me – it’s… [ Keep reading ]
I wholeheartedly support this bold step to transform the way our community handles juvenile offenders. Credible research suggests that we can reduce crime by bringing a rehabilitative, public health approach to juvenile justice. In addition to the change that’s being announced today, I also believe we must continue to expand… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Police Department wholly supports the nomination of Andrew Myerberg to the permanent position of OPA Director. While serving as interim OPA Director, Andrew has demonstrated principled oversight, a deep understanding of SPD policy and reforms, and a steady commitment to fairness and transparency. We congratulate Andrew on this… [ 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 ]
I appreciate the Mayor’s leadership and support on this important issue. We will continue to engage collaboratively, and with a sense of urgency, to develop and implement a modern system for the management of secondary employment that promotes accountability efficiency, and transparency.
Chief O’Toole issued the following statement regarding the City Auditor’s Report: Review of Hate Crime Prevention, Response, and Reporting in Seattle Phase 1: The Department welcomes and thanks the City Auditor for their feedback as we routinely examine our procedures to make sure they align with best business practices. We… [ Keep reading ]
I’m writing to address recent media reports of an FBI/OPA investigation. Last April, I was made aware of serious allegations against a small number of Seattle Police officers relating to management of secondary employment. Given the nature of the allegations, I immediately contacted the OPA Director and the Special Agent-in-Charge… [ Keep reading ]
