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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

Seattle (Wash.). Police Dept.

 Organization

Found in 67 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: 1923-2007

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

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Law enforcement -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 20
Police-community relations -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 18
Seattle 14
Homelessness -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 13
Public safety -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 12
Transportation -- Planning -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 9
Labor unions -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 8
POLICE-DEPARTMENT 8
Housing -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 6
Rental housing -- Law and legislation -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 6
Criminal justice, administration of -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 5
Parks -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 5
Police -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 5
Family violence -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 4
Housing 4
Land use -- Planning -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 4
Police -- Supervision of -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 4
City planning -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 3
Civil rights -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 3
Crime -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 3
Crime prevention -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 3
Energy conservation -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 3
Juvenile delinquency -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 3
King County (Wash.). Jail 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
Taxation -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 3
Taxicabs -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 3
Trees in cities -- 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
Civil Defense 2
Civil Service 2
Civil service -- Examinations -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Comprehensive Plan 2
Criminal law -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Data processing -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Demonstrations -- 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
Eviction -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Express highways -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Fair Campaign Practices 2
Health 2
Human services -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
KeyArena (Seattle, Wash.) 2
Labor -- Law and legislation -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Labor Relations 2
Lake City (Seattle, Wash.) 2
Monorail railroads -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Neighborhood Plans 2
Occupational training -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 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
Prostitution--Washington (State)--Seattle 2
Public utilities -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Recycling (Waste, etc.) -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
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Seattle (Wash.) -- Politics and government 2
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Solid Waste 2
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Waterfronts -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
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Youth and violence -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Zoning law -- 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