Report crime when you see it; That's how you can make a difference

Report crime when you see it; That's how you can make a difference

Wed, 03/28/2018

By Jennifer Danner

Captain Davis often says- “If you see something, say something!” Reporting crime and suspicious activity helps to create statistics and shows us patterns; these patterns help drive enforcement and resources. The Seattle Police Department is a highly data-driven police department, which means that we often use data to determine what we need to be doing and where we need to be doing it. We look to our community members to help show us where we need to focus! Even if the crime or suspicious activity is not investigated immediately, or is deemed to be low priority- it is still very important to report it to SPD using the proper process!

There are a variety of ways to report crime and other issues to the Seattle Police Department and to other Seattle city agencies! Below is a list of different ways to report and when these might each be useful.

911

Call 911 when the situation is an emergency and/or when you would like an officer to respond to your location as soon as possible.

Seattle Police Department Online Reporting System

You may report the following crimes online at- https://www.seattle.gov/police/need-help/online-reporting:

  • Property destruction
  • Graffiti (under $500 damage)
  • Car break-ins (under $1500 damage/stolen)
  • Auto accessories theft (under $1500 damage/stolen)
  • Misdemeanor theft (under $500 stolen)
  • Shoplifting (under $750)
  • Drug activity
  • Harassing phone calls
  • Credit card fraud
  • Wage theft (under $500)
  • Identity theft
  • Lost property

 

Find it, Fix it App, Online Service Request Form or Customer Service Bureau Phone Number

The Find it, Fix it mobile app is a smartphone app that allows community members to report specific issues to the City of Seattle- which are then routed to the proper city agency to address them. For more information please visit- https://www.seattle.gov/customer-service-bureau/find-it-fix-it-mobile-app. You may report the following issues via the Find it, Fix it app, or the online service request form (https://seattle-csrprodcwi.motorolasolutions.com/ServiceRequest.mvc/SRIntakeStep2?id=CSGENINQ), or to the Customer Service Bureau phone number (206) 684- CITY (2489):

  • Abandoned vehicles (parked in the public right of way more than three days)
  • Graffiti (on public property)
  • Illegal dumping (including junk, garage or debris- on public property including roadsides, open streets and paved alleys)
  • Pothole
  • Sign and signal maintenance
  • Streetlight repair
  • Other (miscellaneous other inquiries or requests that do not fall under the other categories)

 

Please feel free to contact me directly if you have questions regarding reporting crime or other issues.

Below you will find my contact information, including email address and phone numbers. Keep an eye out for my newsletter next month, which will again focus on a specific crime/safety issue and include important prevention techniques. Contact me with questions, concerns, to request my presence at a future meeting, to discuss Block Watch, to request a free safety/security assessment of your home or business and/or if you are interested in free firearm cable locks.

Email address: Jennifer.Danner@seattle.gov

Desk phone number: (206) 256-6820

Work cell phone number: (206) 471-2849

Upcoming events in SW Precinct-

  • West Seattle Crime Prevention Council Meeting
    • Tuesday April 17th, 7pm- 8:30pm, at the SW Precinct (2300 SW Webster St)
  • West Seattle Block Watch Captains Network Meeting
    • Tuesday April 24th, 6:30pm- 8:30pm, at the SW Precinct (2300 SW Webster St)

 

Other resources-

Robinson Papers
West Seattle Herald