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Seattle (Wash.). Police Dept.

 Organization

Found in 62 Collections and/or Records:

Board of Police Commissioners Minutes

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 6400-01
Abstract

Proceedings of Board of Police Commissioners meetings, 1890-1896.

Dates: 1890-1896

Tim Burgess Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4615-02
Abstract

Records covering issues of note during Burgess's time on City Council.

Dates: Majority of material found within 2008-2017; 1998-2017

City Council Advisory Panel on Police Accountability Records

 Series
Identifier: 4610-04
Abstract

Records from the City Council Advisory Panel on Police Accountability.

Dates: 1999-2008

Appeals

 Series
Identifier: 6010-10
Scope and Contents note Records are in chronological order. The records are mostly appeals made by City employees to the Civil Service Commission for reinstatement; investigations into suspensions; appeals of civil service exam results; questions of pay grade, pay status, classification; protests of order of hiring or firing based on seniority, and appeals for dismissals. Almost all City departments are represented, with the bulk of the collection being Police and Fire. The collection...
Dates: 1902-1975

Jim Compton Electronic Correspondence

 Series
Identifier: 4620-01
Abstract

This series includes general correspondence from councilmember Jim Compton and his Legislative Assistant Linda Robson.

Dates: 2002-2005

Jim Compton Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4620-02
Abstract

Correspondence, memoranda, reports, notes, City Council briefings, and press clippings relating to issues before the Seattle City Council during Compton's tenure. Major topics of interest to Compton were technology and public safety.

Dates: 1995-2006

Law Department Correspondence (Series II)

 Series
Identifier: 4401-02
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence to and from the City Attorney. Includes requests from City agencies for legal opinions and advice.



Dates: 1939-1977

Police Department Publications

 Series
Identifier: 6401-01
Scope and Contents note

Newsletters published by the Police Department as well as the Seattle Police Officers' Guild. Also includes brochures and several informational packets produced by the department.

Dates: 1963-2007

Disaster Management Committee Records

 Series
Identifier: 6402-03
Scope and Contents note

The Disaster Management Committee was made up of representatives from multiple city departments, including Engineering, City Light, Parks, Law, Police, and Fire. The committee worked on various issues related to the city's disaster preparedness, including equipment, preparedness exercises, communications, supplies, and training. These records document the committee's discussions and recommendations.

Dates: 1991-2001

Finance and Planning Section Records

 Series
Identifier: 6403-02
Abstract

Records of the Police Department's Finance and Planning Unit.

Dates: 1988-1994

Lorena González Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4629-02
Abstract

Records created and received by González's office during her tenure as Seattle City Councilmember.

Dates: 2006-2021; Majority of material found within 2015-2021

Bruce Harrell Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4632-02
Abstract

Records from Harrell's office during his tenure on City Council.

Dates: 2006-2019; Majority of material found within 2008-2019

Hearings Transcripts

 Series
Identifier: 1802-B5
Scope and Contents note

Verbatim transcripts of hearings on issues including limited access highways, department head appointments, ethics and fair campaign practices, urban renewal, allegations of graft in government, and public utility regulation. Especially interesting are the 1924 hearings by the City Council's Departmental Efficiency Committee investigating corruption in the Seattle Police Department. Also includes petitions and notices related to the hearings.

Dates: 1922-1980

Lisa Herbold Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4635-02
Abstract

Records from Lisa Herbold's office from her time serving on Seattle City Council.

Dates: 2003-2023; Majority of material found within 2016-2023

Independent External Audits

 Series
Identifier: 1802-A5
Scope and Contents note

Independent audits of City agencies and programs conducted by external accounting firms. Records are primarily financial audits of public utilities.

Dates: 1918-1995

Individual Files

 Series
Identifier: 6407-01
Abstract

Name file relating to current and former members of the Police Department, both civilian and sworn.

Dates: 1861-1995

Industrial Relations Unit Records

 Series
Identifier: 6407-02
Abstract

Records relating to the Police Department's Industrial Relations Unit.

Dates: 1969-1984

Inspectional Services Division Records

 Series
Identifier: 6406-01
Abstract

Records of the Police Department's Inspectional Services Division.

Dates: 1974-1994

Inspections Reports

 Series
Identifier: 6406-02
Abstract

Reports created by the Police Department's Inspectional Services Division.

Dates: 1972-1994

Investigation of Police Payoffs and Bribes

 Series
Identifier: 1806-01
Scope and Contents note

Newspaper clippings related to grand jury investigations and subsequent indictment of City and County police and public officials for bribery, extortion,and racketeering. Includes copies of indictments and an internal 1970 task force report, "A Probe into the Illegal Payoff System and Actions of Bribery within the Seattle Police Department."

Dates: 1970-1971

Jail Unit Records

 Series
Identifier: 6410-01
Abstract

Police Department records relating to the City Jail.

Dates: 1962-1978

Debora Juarez Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4642-02
Abstract

Records from Debora Juarez's office during her time on Seattle City Council.

Dates: 2009-2023; Majority of material found within 2016-2023

Law and Justice Planning Manager's Records

 Series
Identifier: 5010-01
Abstract

Records from this office responsible for criminal justice policy.

Dates: 1978-1981

Law and Justice Planning Project Records

 Series
Identifier: 5010-02
Abstract

Records from this office responsible for projects relating to criminal justice.

Dates: 1978-1982

Legislative Department Central Reference File

 Series
Identifier: 4601-02
Scope and Contents note Studies, reports, position papers, correspondence, surveys, policies, and draft legislation relating to issues before City Council. This is a central reference and research file used by councilmembers, legislative analysts, and policy analysts in preparation for hearings, meetings, and policy and issue discussions. Broad categories correspond to City Council committee issue areas including city-wide data processing, energy, environmental policy, finance, governmental operations, health,...
Dates: 1972-1991

Legislative Department Executive Director's Records

 Series
Identifier: 4600-01
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, memoranda, reports, studies, and staff reports related to issues that come before the City Council for consideration. Also includes copies of City Council work programs and policy planning agendas. A large portion of the material relates to regional planning issues, especially water, electrical power, transportation, and governance.

Dates: 1976-1994

Manuals, Policies, and Unit Orders

 Series
Identifier: 6406-03
Abstract

Manuals, policies, and other documents collected by the Police Department's Inspectional Services Division.

Dates: 1941-1992

Tammy Morales Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4657-02
Abstract

Records from Tammy Morales's office from her time serving on Seattle City Council.

Dates: 2015-2024; Majority of material found within 2019-2024

Ed Murray Staff Records

 Series
Identifier: 5257-03
Abstract

Records from various mayoral staffers during Ed Murray's term in office.

Dates: 1997-2017; Majority of material found within 2014-2017

Newspaper Clippings

 Series
Identifier: 6404-02
Abstract

News clippings related to the Police Department.

Dates: 1920-1996

Jane Noland Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4663-02
Abstract

Records from Jane Noland's tenure as Seattle City Councilmember.

Dates: 1983-1997

Alex Pedersen Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4669-02
Abstract

Records from Pedersen's office during his term on Seattle City Council.

Dates: 2016-2023; Majority of material found within 2020-2023

Personnel Director's Records

 Series
Identifier: 6000-04
Abstract

Records from the Personnel Director for the City of Seattle.

Dates: 1968-1996

Police Academy Records

 Series
Identifier: 6408-01
Abstract

Records relating to Seattle's Police Academy.

Dates: 1938-1972

Police Accountability Review Panel Records

 Series
Identifier: 6350-01
Abstract

Records relating to the 2007 Mayor's Police Accountability Review Panel.

Dates: 1999-2008; Majority of material found within 2007-2008

Police Chief Search Records

 Series
Identifier: 5246-02
Abstract

Records and information related to the process of selecting a new Seattle Police Chief during Mayor Mike McGinn's administration.

Dates: 1993-2010

Police Chief Search Records

 Series
Identifier: 1802-N7
Abstract

Records relating to Seattle's search for a new police chief in 1946.

Dates: 1946

Police Chief Signature File

 Series
Identifier: 6401-04
Abstract

Chronological file of all documents signed by the Chief or Acting Chief.

Dates: 1978-1994

Police Department Annual Reports

 Series
Identifier: 1802-H8
Scope and Contents note Seattle Police Department Annual Reports include a variety of statistics, including cause of arrests, occupations, nativity, and age of persons arrested. Police Court reports, where they exist, are included in this series. Police Telephone and Telegraph System reports are included in some years, as are reports of the Woman's Protective Division. The 1904 report of the Humane Officer is included in this series as well. By 1945, the reports include geographical statistics on crime rates and...
Dates: 1894-2009

Police Department Audio Recordings

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 6401-06
Abstract

Audio recordings of police radio activity during the WTO protests in Seattle. Recordings were created by the Seattle Police Department.

Dates: 1999-2000

Police Department Moving Images

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 6401-03
Abstract

Videotape from the Seattle Police Department.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1980-2005

Police Department Photographs

 Series
Identifier: 6401-05
Abstract

Photographs, mostly group portraits, of various officers and patrols of the Seattle Police Department.

Dates: 1900-1988; Majority of material found within 1910-1940

Police Department Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 6403-01
Abstract

Files collected on various topics by Police Department staff.

Dates: 1888-1996

Police Intelligence Audits

 Series
Identifier: 1802-N2
Abstract

Seattle Police Department reports pertaining to compliance with Ordinance #108333.

Dates: 1981-1993

Police Precinct Task Force Records

 Series
Identifier: 2001-03
Abstract

Materials relating to the activities of the Police Precinct Task Force, appointed in 1978 to select the sites of three new police stations.

Dates: 1977-1978

Public Information Unit Records

 Series
Identifier: 6404-01
Abstract

Records of the Police Department's Public Information Unit.

Dates: 1923-1995

Records and Evidence Unit Records

 Series
Identifier: 6410-03
Abstract

Records of the Police Department's Records and Evidence Unit.

Dates: 1969-1990

Randy Revelle Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4673-02
Abstract

Records from Revelle's office during his time on Seattle City Council.

Dates: 1973-1981

SafeFutures Program Records

 Series
Identifier: 3620-03
Abstract

Records of a program to prevent and control juvenile violence and delinquency.

Dates: 1995-2002

Paul Schell Departmental Correspondence

 Series
Identifier: 5279-01
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, memoranda, reports, and notes related to all City functions during Mayor Paul Schell's administration. Records are organized by City agency responsible for the specific issue addressed in the correspondence. Major topics covered in the materials include transportation, public safety, education, housing and human services, utilities, economic development, the arts, parks, and neighborhoods.

Dates: 1998-2001

Seattle Civilian Defense Training Manual

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 6405-01
Abstract

Manual for World War II air raid wardens in Seattle.

Dates: 1941-1942

Community Service Officers Records

 Series
Identifier: 5413-02
Scope and Contents note

Project designed to improve relations between model neighborhood residents and Seattle Police Department, to reduce juvenile crime, to provide police with better understanding of minorities, and to increase percentage of minorities on the police force.

Dates: 1971-1974

Office of Police Accountability Review Board Minutes and Agendas

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 9365-01
Abstract

Records from meetings of the Office of Police Accountability Review Board.

Dates: 2002-2011

Office of Police Accountability Review Board Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 9365-02
Abstract

Records from a board established for police oversight.

Dates: 2000-2013

Police Department Citizen Perception Surveys

 Series
Identifier: 6350-03
Abstract

Records relating to surveys measuring Seattle citizens' perception of the police department that were conducted in 2005, 2007, and 2009.

Dates: 2005-2009

Sam Smith Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4682-02
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, memoranda, reports, and studies relating to Smith's activities and interests on City Council, especially during his final six years in office. Primary subjects include utilities, public safety, social services, and issues within the African-American community.

Dates: 1977-1991

Citizens Review Panel Study Materials

 Series
Identifier: 9514-01
Scope and Contents note Materials gathered and consulted by the Citizens Review Panel in the course of preparing its report. Includes SPD policy and procedure manuals, curriculum materials from the Law Enforcement Academy, union contracts, and reports previously published about the police department. Also includes information solicited from other cities and agencies regarding police auditors, internal investigations, and other relevant programs. The panel's final report is cataloged separately in the Published...
Dates: 1984-1999

Tina Podlodowski Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4670-02
Scope and Contents note

The records include correspondence, petitions, proposals, constituent letters, and draft legislation related to economic development, City-wide technology issues, comprehensive planning, labor relations, open space, public safety, sexual minorities, housing, and zoning issues. Specific topics include the Sand Point neighborhood, off-leash areas, cable communications, the Added Activities Ordinance, the Seattle Commons, landslides, Bradner Park, and sports stadiums.

Dates: 1986-1999

The Guardian Newspaper

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 6401-02
Dates: 1972-2017

Tim Burgess Mayoral Records

 Series
Identifier: 5218-01
Abstract

Records from Tim Burgess's term as Seattle mayor.

Dates: 2017

Water and Air Operations Records

 Series
Identifier: 6410-02
Abstract

Records of the Police Department's Water and Air Units.

Dates: 1968-1979

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Collection 61
Archival Object 1
 
Subject
Seattle (Wash.) 26
Law enforcement -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 17
POLICE-DEPARTMENT 15
Seattle 14
Police-community relations -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 12
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Homelessness -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 11
Public safety -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 9
Labor unions -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 7
Transportation -- Planning -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 7
Criminal justice, administration of -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 5
Housing -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 5
Parks -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 5
Police -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 5
Family violence -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 4
Housing 4
Police -- Supervision of -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 4
Rental housing -- Law and legislation -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 4
Civil rights -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 3
Energy conservation -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 3
Juvenile delinquency -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 3
King County (Wash.). Jail 3
Land use -- Planning -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 3
Local transit -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 3
Police shootings -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 3
Public Utilities 3
Public health -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 3
Refuse and refuse disposal -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 3
Ackerley Arena (Seattle, Wash.) 2
Affirmative action programs -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Affordable Housing 2
Alaskan Way Viaduct (Seattle, Wash.) 2
Arson -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Budget -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Cable Television 2
Cedar River Watershed (King County, Wash.) 2
City planning -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Civil Defense 2
Civil Service 2
Civil service -- Examinations -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Comprehensive Plan 2
Crime prevention -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Data processing -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Economic development -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Electric utilities -- Rates -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Electric utilities--Rates--Washington (State)--Seattle 2
Emergency management -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Energy -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Environmental policy -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Express highways -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Fair Campaign Practices 2
Health 2
Labor -- Law and legislation -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Labor Relations 2
Monorail railroads -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Neighborhood Plans 2
Open Space Land 2
Police -- Dismissal of -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Police -- Selection and appointment -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Police internal investigation -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Public utilities -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Recycling (Waste, etc.) -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Sand Point 2
Seattle (Wash.) -- Politics and government 2
Smoking law and legislation -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Social justice -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Solid Waste 2
Taxation -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Taxicabs -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Technology -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Transportation -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Trees in cities -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Waterfronts -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Waterfronts -- planning -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Youth and violence -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Added Activities Ordinance 1
Administrative Procedures 1
African Americans 1
Air Pollution 1
Alcohol -- Law and legislation -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 1
Alcoholic Beverage Control 1
Alcoholic beverages -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 1
Alki Treatment Plant (Seattle, Wash.) 1
Annexation (Municipal government) -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 1
Aquariums -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 1
Art -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 1
Auditing -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 1
Automobile parking -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 1
Bay Freeway 1
Beautification 1
Begging -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 1
Boundary Project 1
Bradner Park 1
Bribery -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 1
Bumbershoot (Festival) 1
CHIEF-OF-POLICE 1
Campaign funds -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 1
Century 21 Exposition (1962 : Seattle, Wash.) 1
CenturyLink Field (Seattle, Wash.) 1
Channel 28 1
Child care -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 1
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