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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

Seattle (Wash.). Police Dept.

 Organization

Found in 68 Collections and/or Records:

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

Cathy Moore Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4656-02
Abstract

Records from Cathy Moore's office from her time serving on Seattle City Council.

Dates: 2018-2025; Majority of material found within 2024-2025

Tammy Morales Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4657-02
Abstract

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

Dates: 2009-2025; 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

Sara Nelson Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4662-02
Abstract

Records created and received by Nelson's staff during her time on City Council.

Dates: 2015-2025

News Clippings

 Series
Identifier: 6404-02
Abstract

News clippings related to the Police Department.

Dates: 1928-1997; Majority of material found within 1980-1994

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 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 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

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

Kshama Sawant Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4679-02
Abstract

Records from Sawant's office during her tenure on Seattle City Council.

Dates: Majority of material found within 2014-2023; 2011-2023

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

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Seattle (Wash.) 26
Law enforcement -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 20
Police-community relations -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 18
Homelessness -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 14
Seattle 14
Public safety -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 13
Labor unions -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 9
Transportation -- Planning -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 9
POLICE-DEPARTMENT 8
Housing -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 7
Rental housing -- Law and legislation -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 7
Criminal justice, administration of -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 5
Parks -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 5
Police -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 5
City planning -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 4
Family violence -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 4
Housing 4
Land use -- Planning -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 4
Police -- Supervision of -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 4
Trees in cities -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 4
Budget -- 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
Labor -- Law and legislation -- 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
Taxation -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 3
Taxicabs -- 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
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
Drug enforcement --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 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
Rent control -- 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
Technology -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Transportation -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Waterfronts -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Waterfronts -- planning -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
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