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Seattle Police Arrest Suspect After Five-Hour Standoff in Pioneer Square

Seattle Police arrested a 55-year-old male armed with a realistic looking handgun and a large knife after a five-hour standoff in Pioneer Square Frida

Posted May. 20

Detectives Investigating Armed Robbery in Phinney Ridge Neighborhood

Detectives are investigating a robbery after a store clerk was held at gunpoint while several suspects stole money and merchandise from a business Sun

Posted May. 20

Detectives Investigating Two Drive-By Shootings in West Seattle

Seattle Police are investigating two drive-by shootings that occurred in West Seattle Wednesday morning. On May 15th at 12:38 a.m., officers responded

Posted May. 19

Issues and Initiatives

MCPP Plans

The Micro Community Policing Plans (MCPP) were designed to address the distinctive needs of each community. Learn more about the crime in your neighborhood and what SPD is doing about it.

Professional Standards Bureau

Learn what the Professional Standards Bureau does and review a timeline of police reform.

Service Quality Survey

Service Quality Surveys have been conducted since 2006 and measure the overall service callers received as well as the service provided by the 9-1-1 operator.

SPD Safe Place is a public education and safety campaign aimed at preventing and responding to anti-LGBTQ crimes. This is a volunteer program that businesses and organizations participate in to help victims of hate crimes find a safe place to be sheltered until police arrive.