Seattle police arrested a 20-year-old man and a 22-year-old man while also recovering guns, cash and fentanyl, and seizing two cars during proactive patrols in the Aurora Avenue Corridor. In the evening hours of July 24, officers spotted a silver BMW sedan without license plates and a black BMW sedan… [ Keep reading ]
Homicide detectives seeking help from the community in obtaining further information about this this shooting that occurred Thursday night in Pioneer Square. If you have cell phone footage, photos, or any information, please call the Violent Crimes Tip Line at (206) 233-5000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. When calling into… [ Keep reading ]
The United States Department of Justice Tessa M. Gorman United States AttorneyWestern District of Washington “Year-long wiretap investigation results in four arrests and kilogram seizures of fentanyl, methamphetamine, heroin, and cocaine.” Drug trafficking groups with ties to Mexico and Colombia Seattle – Law enforcement teams from the Drug Enforcement Administration… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Police Department is addressing inaccurate media reports circulating about Officer Daniel Auderer planning to represent SPD during a presentation at the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Annual Conference and Exposition. These reports are incorrect as Auderer never requested, nor was he approved to do so by… [ Keep reading ]
As The Seattle Police Department continues its commitment to transparency, and in accordance with department policy, we are releasing bodyworn video from an officer-involved shooting on April 17 in Tukwila. The incident led to the death of a suspect and an officer with a graze wound. The shooting happened at… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Police Department is closely monitoring the conflict between Israel and Iran and are working with local and federal agencies to ensure the safety of Seattle community members. As a precaution, we will proactively increase patrols around infrastructures and sensitive areas. SPD’s Community liaisons are working with community leaders as a… [ Keep reading ]
As Women’s History Month nears a close this March, the Seattle Police Department is reflecting on its progress in the 30×30 Initiative. The pledge is designed to bolster the participation of women in law enforcement to 30 percent of sworn capacity by the year 2030. Police Chief Adrian Z. Diaz… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) has achieved the highest rating on the Vera Institutes Police Data Transparency Index (PDTI). Of the 96 agencies assessed, Seattle scored the most points, with 76 of the possible 100 available. Just 23 US agencies scored higher than 50. We are honored to lead the… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Police Department and the Office of Police Accountability are pleased to confirm that, after a year of preparation, on November 1, 2023, OPA will assume from SPD direct responsibility for responding to all public disclosure requests (PDRs) and legal process (subpoena duces tecum) for OPA files, records, and… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
