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Seattle Police Department launches new plan to curb violent crime

Seattle Police Department launches new plan to curb violent crime

April 8, 2025

In response to recent spikes in violent crime, the Seattle Police Department (SPD) has unveiled a comprehensive new plan designed to boost public safety and reduce criminal activity throughout the […] Read More

Seattle City Council approves new agreement with police union

Seattle City Council approves new agreement with police union

To boost officer availability, offers voluntary overtime pay

November 28, 2023

The Seattle City Council has given the green light to a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Seattle Police Officers Guild (SPOG) to alleviate event staffing issues and to offer […] Read More

Seattle Police Department sees increase in officer applications amidst recruitment push

Seattle Police Department sees increase in officer applications amidst recruitment push

Still faces long road to rebuild force

October 31, 2023

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and the Seattle Police Department (SPD) have witnessed a significant uptick in officer applications due to ongoing recruitment efforts, but acknowledged it will take several years […] Read More

Wasp swarm interrupts Seattle police chase, stinging officers and suspect

Wasp swarm interrupts Seattle police chase, stinging officers and suspect

October 7, 2023

A routine police pursuit in Seattle’s East Queen Anne neighborhood took an unexpected turn when a swarm of wasps descended upon officers and a 22-year-old suspect. Newly released body camera […] Read More

Seattle police find burglary suspect guzzling gasoline in victim’s garage

Seattle police find burglary suspect guzzling gasoline in victim’s garage

September 30, 2023

In a bizarre incident in Seattle in late August, police arrested a burglary suspect who was found chugging gasoline inside the garage of a victim after officers forcibly entered the […] Read More

Seattle police recruits build community relationships in unique Before the Badge training program

Seattle police recruits build community relationships in unique Before the Badge training program

September 8, 2023

The Seattle Police Department (SPD) has introduced a unique training program as part of the Before the Badge initiative, which is aimed at fostering stronger community relationships and enhancing officer […] Read More

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