Newspaper Clippings

Series

Identifier: 6404-02

Scope and Contents Note

News clippings and scrapbooks relating to activities of the Police Department.

These records are held by the Police Department. Contact the department's Public Disclosure Unit for access.

Dates

Creation: 1920-1996

Creator

Seattle (Wash.). Police Dept. (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

These records are held by the Police Department. Contact the department's Public Disclosure Unit for access.

Historical Note

The City’s first charter established the Marshall as the local peace officer. An 1883 Charter amendment established the position of Chief of Police with authority to hire police officers. The Chief of Police was an elected position until 1890. The City Charter of 1890 created the Board of Police Commissioners which administered the Department and appointed officers. Following allegations of corruption, the Commission was abolished by the new Charter of 1896. The Chief of Police, appointed by the mayor, served as administrator of the Department. In 1962, the Department assumed authority for policing the harborfront, formerly a function of the Harbor Department.

Full Extent

2 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

News clippings related to the Police Department.

Arrangement

Clippings are filed chronologically.

Other Finding Aids

Record inventory available from Police Department.

Separated Materials

News clipping folders dealing with a specific subject were placed in the Subject Files (6403-01). Folders relating to department employees were placed in the Individual Files (6407-01).