Community Programs
Community Engagement
Block Watch Program
Block Watch is a program based on the principle that neighbors working together are the first and best line of defense [...]
Body Worn Video
Learn about the SPD Body Worn Video program.
Community Service Officers
Community Service Officers are civilian employees who help residents and businesses involved in non-criminal calls [...]
Community Police Academy
The Community Police Academy strives to increase understanding between the Seattle Police Department and the community [...]
Criminal Trespassing Program
The Criminal Trespassing Program assists property owners in addressing crime occurring on their property.
Demographic Advisory Council
Advisory councils are also a good way to gain knowledge and understanding of SPD and policing in general.
False Alarm Program
False alarm response essentially takes many needed patrol officers off the street each year, a waste of a valuable [...]
The If Project
If there was something someone could have said or done that would have changed the path that lead you here, what would [...]
Living Room Conversations
These conversations are designed to bring together local community members and police officers in a way that is more [...]
Retail Theft Program (RTP)
The Retail Theft Program (RTP) is an alternative reporting procedure for businesses to use to notify the police about [...]
SPD Safe Place
SPD Safe Place provides the LGBTQ community with signage to easiliy accessible safety resources in the community.
Victim Support Team Volunteer
VST volunteers offer crisis intervention, support, and resources to domestic violence victims and their children during [...]
Traffic Enforcement
Block the Box Cameras
Understanding the Block the Box program.
Red Light Cameras
Understanding the Red Light Camera program.
School Zone Enforcement
Understanding the School Zone Enforcement program.
Transit Only Lane Photo Enforcement
Understanding the Transit Only Lane program.
Automated Photo Enforcement - West Seattle Low Bridge
Information about who can and cannot use the low bridge, and automated photo enforcement process