Police Department - City of Kent, Washington

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2012 Kent Police Department Annual Report

The Kent Police Department is working to become the most respected and effective police department in the region. We put a strong emphasis on transparency and outreach to connect with our community. The 2012 Annual Report is now complete and is presented to the public to provide insight into the Department's activity throughout the year.

2012 Annual Report (13.3 MB PDF)

Fire Arm Safety

Each year about 33 Washington children are hospitalized and 19 children die from firearm injuries. Prevent crimes from being committed with your gun. Visit www.lokitup.org or download King County Public Health's firearm safety brochure today.

Police Respond To National Telemarketing Scam

Kent Police have experienced an increase in reports of illegal telemarketing scams occurring around the nation. The common factor is the caller’s phone number, which originates from a local-area telephone service provider. The Kent Police Department is working with that company to identify the origin of these calls. These types of incidents are subject to investigation and prosecution by the Federal Trade Commission. If you have been the victim of a telemarketing scam or violation of a “Do Not Call” listing, you may file a complaint with the FTC.

Helpful links for more information:

https://complaints.donotcall.gov/complaint/complaintcheck.aspx?panel=2

http://www.ftc.gov

Monthly Car Seat Inspection Sites

There are several locations throughout South King County that offer car seat inspections by certified car seat technicians. Supported by Safe Kids South King County, in 2013, appointments are now required. For more information on when car seat inspections take place and the locations, please click on the 2013 calendar below.

2013 Monthly Car Seat Inspection Sites (603 KB PDF)

Prescription Drug Take Back Day

The Kent Police Department is partnering with the DEA on their medicine take back day for any unused, unwanted and expired medications. The event will take place on Saturday April 27, 2013 at the Kent Police Department from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a great opportunity to safely get medications out of your home for destruction and keep them out of the hands of kids. For more information on what we can and cannot take and how to prepare the medications for drop off, click here or contact 253.856.5883, sjudd@kentwa.gov.

Crime stats at your fingertips

The Kent Police Department now uses a new website to share current crime statistics. Click here for more information!

Kent Police needs your help to prevent residential burglaries

Kent Police are seeking the public’s help to solve a recent series of home break-ins. Investigators believe that as many as 50 Kent families have been targeted each month during this wave of activity. Community knowledge and assistance is considered critical to solving these crimes. For more information on the burglaries occurring or tips on how to keep you, your home, and your family safe, click here.

Trespass Authorization Program

The City of Kent offers business owners an opportunity to be involved in a Trespass Enforcement Authorization Program. This partnership provides the Kent Police Department authorization to question and handle persons who may be unlawfully occupying the property during non business hours. This program DOES NOT increase the police patrolling of your property. To enroll, you must complete a trespass authorization form and purchase "No Trespass" signs specific to the Kent City Code. The signs are sold at $25.00 a piece by the Kent Police Foundation. For more information, or to access the form, click here.

Community clean up resources

Kent Police has put together a frequently asked question document for the public detailing contact information and resources for community clean up. This document includes general information on a number of quality of life issues as well as contacts for reporting purposes.

Clean Up Your Community (53.1 KB PDF)

Victim Assistance Information

Kent Police strongly believes that crime victims and witnesses must be afforded rights to protect them from criminal activity. The Information Assistance pamphlet outlines some of the protections afforded by law. The pamphlet is available in several languages.