I was at the North Precinct today. The front desk officer said many citizens call the North Precinct when they should call 9-1-1 or the non-emergency police number. He gave me this information to pass along:
If it’s an emergency, call 9-1-1.
If it’s a non-emergency,
- Call 206-625-5011
- Select “2” at the first selection tree
- Select “8” at the second selection tree
- You will be connected to a call-taker who will ask you questions about your complaint or concerns
How do you know if it is an emergency or a non-emergency? See: http://www.seattle.gov/police/contact/911/default.htm
9-1-1 is for emergencies only, and the SPD non-emergency number is for events that may require police response, such as a nuisance or a crime that did not just occur and the suspects are not in the immediate neighborhood.
If you have a general question about city departments or services, contact the City of Seattle
Customer Service Bureau 206-684-CITY (2489).
You can also contact our Community Police Team Officer Ken Turner (ken.turner@seattle.gov) for issues in the neighborhood. I contacted him the other day regarding a problem with my neighbor and he called me within a few hours, listened, and helped take care of the situation. I’d recommend getting to know him.