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Train/pedestrian fatality collision in South Seattle

On November 7th at approximately 6:21 p.m. officers responded to the 5500 block of Airport Way South for the report of a train/pedestrian collision.  Preliminary investigation indicates that a 21-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the railroad tracks in an area that is not open to the public and is not a legal… [ Keep reading ]

DUI driver strikes occupied patrol car

On 11/6/2011, at approximately 2:41 a.m., an officer was on patrol north bound on Aurora Ave N. in the 12200 block traveling at approximately 30 mph. The officer saw headlights in his rear view mirror and realized he was about to be rear-ended. The officer attempted to accelerate out of the… [ Keep reading ]

Elderly pedestrian struck by vehicle

On 11-04-11, at approximately 1:30 p.m., a green mini van was backing out of a residential driveway at NE 55 and Princeton Av NE, when it struck an elderly female who was walking on the sidewalk. The impact forced the elderly woman to fall onto the roadway where she struck… [ Keep reading ]

Aggressive driver education and enforcement

On November 3rd officers from the Aggressive Driver Response Team addressed the sailors and crew of the USS Shoup, a navy destroyer, about the dangers of aggressive driving and its tragic results.  Officers produced a very informative and entertaining power point presentation, much of it on their own time.  The feedback from the… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Police Foundation to honor those who serve to protect

Tonight at the downtown Sheraton, the Seattle Police Foundation will be honoring the Seattle Police Department and their officers, and more specifically, the officers who go above and beyond in performing their duties (recipient list below).  This evening will also be marked by the 135th Anniversary of the Seattle Police… [ Keep reading ]

Don’t let Halloween turn into a nightmare

From Public Health-Seattle & King County: Extra DUI enforcement out this weekend in King and Pierce counties Extra law enforcement will be out in King and Pierce counties this Halloween weekend looking for impaired drivers. Halloween weekend has historically been a dangerous time on local roads due to the high… [ Keep reading ]

ADRT morning enforcement on West Seattle Bridge

This morning, October 28th, officers from the Aggressive Driver Response Team (ADRT) conducted enforcement on the West Seattle Bridge during the morning commute.  Between 6:00 am and 8:00 am, officers issued the following citations: 1 at 103 mph  (motorcycle traveling westbound, the driver said he was late for work –… [ Keep reading ]

ADRT morning enforcement on West Seattle Bridge

This morning, October 27th, members of the Aggressive Driver Response Team (ADRT) conducted enforcement on the West Seattle Bridge.  During the hours of 6:00 -8:00 am, officers issued the following citations: 21 Bus Lane violations 3 No Valid Driver’s License 2 No Proof of Insurance

School zone enforcement and more from ADRT

On October 25th and 26th the Aggressive Driver Response Team conducted traffic enforcement in the following locations. 10/25/11 School Zone Speed Enforcement – 20 mph zone Arbor Heights Elementary 1 at 38 mph 1 at 33 mph 2 at 32 mph 1 No Proof of Insurance Roxhill Elementary 1 at… [ Keep reading ]

ADRT morning enforcement on West Seattle Bridge

This morning, October 26th, officers from the Aggressive Driver Response Team (ADRT) conducted enforcement on the West Seattle Bridge during the morning commute.  Between 6:00 am and 8:00 am, officers issued the following citations: 19 Bus Lane violations 1 No Proof of Insurance