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
The Seattle Police Department has responded to several armed robberies involving victims leaving local casinos. SPD would like to bring awareness to this criminal activity and provide the following safety tips to help prevent this crime from happening to you. 1. Be aware of your surroundings – avoid walking… Filed Under: Alerts, General
After nearly two and a half years as interim, Adrian Z. Diaz was sworn in as Chief of the Seattle Police Department on January 12th, 2023. Now, with its top leadership clarified, SPD is launching a nation-wide search to fill the vacant Deputy Chief of Police position. The department will… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Police Department is announcing a new shift schedule for all patrol officers, effective Wednesday, February 15th. The change is the result of an extensive review process to ensure SPD has adequate staffing during the peak hours of calls for service — despite limited staff. Patrol shifts will now… Filed Under: News Releases, Statements and News Releases
On February 1st just before 7p, Seattle Police officers from East Precinct responded to 12th Avenue East and East Mercer Street after multiple callers reported hearing shots fired. The officers’ response was video recorded by community members and is currently being shared on social media. In the interest of full transparency, SPD… Filed Under: East Precinct, News Releases
UPDATE: 2/9/23, 2:06 PM: Based on an announcement from Twitter yesterday, SPD’s Tweets by Beat accounts will no longer be impacted by a change to Twitter API. This means all Tweets by Beat accounts will continue to function and be updated. Each account will now be subject to a 1500… [ Keep reading ]
