Seattle (Wash.). Police Dept.

Dates:
Active 1894
Active 1988

Biographical notes:

City's first charter established the marshall as the local peace officer; in 1883 the position of chief of police was established; 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 the 1896; in 1962 the department assumed authority for policing the harborfront, formerly a function of the Harbor Department.

From the description of Seattle Police Department annual reports, 1894-1988. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70966316

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Subjects:

  • Arrest
  • Criminal justice, Administration of
  • Police
  • Police
  • Traffic regulations

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Places:

  • Washington (State)--Seattle (as recorded)

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