February 28-The SeaTac Police Department’s Traffic Unit will be conducting another emphasis next week, focusing on pedestrian safety. On Wednesday, March 4, SeaTac PD Traffic Units will be watching the crosswalks along International Boulevard South. They will be contacting drivers who drive through crosswalks while they are occupied by pedestrians. Washington Law requires drivers stop … Continue reading Pedestrian Safety Focus of SeaTac PD
Grocery Store Shoplifting Crackdown
February 28- On Sunday, February 23, SeaTac Police supported a shoplifting emphasis at a SeaTac grocery store on Military Road South. Five suspected shoplifters were questioned by store security and SeaTac Police Officers made three arrests for suspected shoplifting. In total, $629 worth of stolen merchandise was recovered. The Asset Protection Manager for the store … Continue reading Grocery Store Shoplifting Crackdown
HOV Lane Traffic Emphasis Patrols
The SeaTac Police Department’s next traffic emphasis will be centered on HOV lane violations. Next week, particularly on Wednesday February 26, traffic officers will be focused on the HOV lanes along International Boulevard South. They will be contacting drivers who fail to comply with the requirement to have multiple passengers in the vehicle before using … Continue reading HOV Lane Traffic Emphasis Patrols
Learn About SeaTac Police
On Thursday February 13, SeaTac Police Department’s Street Crimes Detectives made a presentation to a Criminal Justice class at Bellevue College. Detectives spoke with more than 20 students about law enforcement work and the path to become a law enforcement officer in Washington State. The main focus of the presentation was the correlation between today’s … Continue reading Learn About SeaTac Police
SeaTac Police Stop Sign Emphasis Patrols
January 31-Continuing efforts in traffic safety and in response to community concerns, the SeaTac Police Department Traffic Unit is planning an emphasis regarding Stop Sign compliance. The emphasis will be conducted on Tuesday, February 4, during the late morning/early afternoon hours. The area of focus for this emphasis will be the intersection of South 180th … Continue reading SeaTac Police Stop Sign Emphasis Patrols
SeaTac Police Emphasis Patrols
January 24- As part of the SeaTac Police Department's ongoing effort to increase safety along City roadways, the SeaTac officers will be conducting a traffic emphasis on Wednesday, January 29. This emphasis will occur primarily along International Boulevard South. Enforcement efforts will be focused on inattentive and distracted driving that is related to the use … Continue reading SeaTac Police Emphasis Patrols
Meat Cleaver Robbers Caught
On December 5, 2019, a SeaTac resident was walking along South 176th Street, carrying bags after recently shopping. As the man walked, he was approached by a male and a female. When the couple got close, the male produced a large meat cleaver and demanded the victim hand over the bags. The victim refused and … Continue reading Meat Cleaver Robbers Caught
Alert SeaTac Police Officer Catches Suspected Pizza Robber
JANUARY 10-On December 30, 2019, a pizza parlor in White Center was robbed. During the robbery, an employee was assaulted. In the days following this crime, suspect information was developed, including a name and vehicle description. A bulletin was created and distributed to King County Sheriff’s Office personnel. On Friday, January 3, SeaTac Police Officer … Continue reading Alert SeaTac Police Officer Catches Suspected Pizza Robber
December 30 Flag Lowering for Deputy Cooper Dyson
Governor Jay Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Pierce County Deputy Cooper Dyson, 25, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory on Monday, December 30, 2019. Deputy Dyson died in the line of duty when his patrol car crashed … Continue reading December 30 Flag Lowering for Deputy Cooper Dyson