Seattle Police Department

05/31/2026

You are invited to influence the Seattle Police Department’s safety approach for your neighborhood during the upcoming “Our City, Our Safety” conversation for the South precinct area.
On June 10, 2026, please join us, and our partners from the Department of Neighborhoods to have a frank conversation about safety.
Mark your calendar for 6:00-7:30 pm at the Rainier Beach Community Center (8825 Rainier Avenue South) on June 10, 2026!

05/29/2026

The next 2026 Seattle Police Department Micro-Community Policing Plans (SPD MCPP) Community-Police dialogue will be held on Monday, June 1, 5:30-7:30pm for the South Precinct. The purpose of the dialogues is to give community members an opportunity to learn about the results of the annual Seattle Public Safety Survey and to engage in dialogue with Seattle Police personnel and to share real-time precinct and neighborhood public safety concerns.
Sign up here: https://publicsafetysurvey.org/mcpp-community-police-dialogues.html

05/27/2026

We aren't sure you heard yet, but the World Cup is 19 days away! If you haven't started planning for an influx of people, it's time. Here is our safety guide. Bookmark it and check back often.

The Seattle Police Department (SPD) reminds you that you're visiting one of the busiest West Coast cities during an unprecedented celebration. It will be packed!

05/27/2026

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05/19/2026

SPD'S 17th SEASON WITH NORTH CENTRAL LITTLE LEAGUE!

It was 2009, and Aaron Kamalu looked around at the sea of little league jerseys at his son's North Seattle baseball games.

He saw local companies advertised on the colorful North Central Little League Jerseys, even the Seattle Fire Department sponsored a team, but no Seattle Police Department team. He approached the league, curious about the steps to get an SPD team started.

“They said, ‘sure, you can start a team. You just have to pay for the uniforms’.”
Detective Kamalu pulled out his own checkbook and got the ball rolling.

For 17 seasons, there has been a Seattle Police Department team with the North Central Little League, thanks to Detective Kamalu.

“North Central Little League is incredibly grateful for the Seattle Police Department’s steadfast support over the past 17 seasons,” said Jason DeMotts, President of North Central Little League. “This partnership is about more than just baseball; it’s about creating lasting memories for our players and fostering a vital, human connection between our youth and the officers who serve them. We’ve seen firsthand how this sponsorship brings our community closer together on and off the field, and we are honored to have Detective Kamalu and the SPD as part of our league family.”

Though Detective Kamalu’s children are now in their late 20s and early 30s, he is still not only sponsoring the Ballard-based team but jumping in to help coach when he has time.

“My kids played in this exact same league,” said Detective Kamalu. “I have so many memories of this league and these teams. I told my son that when I’m dead and gone, he has to keep this tradition going.”

Earlier this month, a group of North Precinct officers stood in the grass at Lower Woodland Playfield cheering on the SPD team.

“Having the Seattle Police at our game brought a real-life human connection,” said the team’s coach, Andy Clinch.

The players high fived the officers, had plenty of questions about their favorite types of donuts (because all police officers love donuts), and thanked them for coming by. At the end of the game the players, and players from other teams, had lots of questions at the officers and asked to check out their patrol cars.

"It was so fun pressing the button for the siren. If I could I would do it a million times. It was really cool of them and really generous,” said one player.

Lt. Garth Haynes was among the group of officers watching the game. He chatted with families and the players about SPD and community safety.

“It was awesome,” Lt. Haynes said after the game. “It felt like the community was supporting us.”

For Detective Kamalu, sponsoring the team has a dual purpose – helping youth
athletes and playing a role in his community.

“I think for so many of these kids and families this is their only interaction with police and it’s a positive one,” said Detective Kamalu. “I just feel like it’s a good thing to do. It’s not a lot, but kids benefited from this league, and I want to give back.”

05/18/2026

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05/15/2026

Today is Peace Officers Memorial Day, which is part of National Police Week.

National Police Week is a tradition that stretches back more than 60 years in our country. Police Week is an opportunity to pay respects to officers who died in the line of duty and honor current and retired police officers.

“The people who pursue a career in police work are committed to integrity and bravery,” said Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes. “Police officers work tirelessly to protect our communities, uphold justice, and put survivors and victims’ first – all while knowing the dangers that might lie ahead.”

In the history of the Seattle Police Department, 60 officers made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our city.

“Today, we remember the officers who lost their lives in the line of duty, and we honor the families, friends, and colleagues who continue carrying that loss with them every day,” said Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson. “Public service asks a great deal of the people who choose it, and moments like this are an important reminder that a family and communities are forever changed by that sacrifice. Seattle is grateful for the service of the officers we remember today, and we stand with the people who continue to mourn them.”

We will pay tribute to the Seattle Police Officers who died in the line of duty during a private memorial on Friday, May 15th.

“In Washington D.C., there is one memorial that will never be complete, that’s the police memorial wall,” said Chief Barnes. “Etched on that wall are the names of officers from across the country. While this memorial sadly grows every year, what also grows is the love and support we give one another as fellow police officers. We will never forget the lives we have lost.”

On Friday, all flags on department buildings will be flown at half-staff through the end of the day. Officers are also authorized to wear mourning bands on Friday according to policy.

“I can never fully thank our Seattle Police officers for their service. I appreciate them and stand beside them each and every day,” said Chief Barnes.

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05/11/2026

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05/10/2026

From all of us here at the Seattle Police Department to all of the Moms. Thanks for being awesome. Thanks for being caring. Thanks for sitting at the table and demanding we learn our multiplication tables through all the tears.
Without your dedication and love, we wouldn't have made it this far. And we wouldn't know that 9x8 equals 74.

05/06/2026

Happy Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month. We were so happy to be part of the celebration at Seattle Center on May 2. Lt. Sage Farewell, from our West Precinct, offered some of the opening remarks before performances from the Seattle Chinese Community Girls Drill Team, Hālau Hula Pulamahiaikalikolehua, and other guests. We always love to partake in community celebrations and the Seattle Center Festál series is incredible.