Seattle Police Department

Government AdministrationWashington, United States201-500 Employees

The Seattle Police Department is a large metropolitan public safety agency serving the city of Seattle, Washington. It supports a sizeable force of sworn officers and addresses a broad range of responsibilities across the city’s 84 square miles, handling more than 800,000 911 calls annually. The department operates a broad array of specialty units, such as traffic and harbor patrols, mounted patrol, major and property crimes, crisis response, SWAT, arson and bombs, K9, collaborative policing, forensics, training, and community response.

The department’s mission is to prevent crime, enforce the law, and support quality public safety by delivering services that are respectful, professional, and dependable. Based in Seattle, it functions within the government administration sector and adheres to city digital policies available on seattle.gov. Day-to-day operations include patrolling waterways, parks, and city streets, ensuring safety at events such as sporting events and parades, and connecting the city’s most vulnerable residents with needed services.

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