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Bremerton PD Annual Report Released

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The Bremerton Police Department released its 2025 Annual Report on August 25, 2026, detailing department growth and new initiatives.

The report states BPD welcomed seven new officers and promoted seven supervisors in 2025. Chief Tom Wolfe highlighted the department's drone program, launched by Officer Hong, which supports traffic investigations and searches for dangerous suspects. The department also expanded its Directed Enforcement Team to address fentanyl and other drug issues.

The report shows 43,675 calls for service, 7,224 cases, 1,619 arrests, and 113 reported uses of force in 2025. BPD plans to complete its 2026 re-accreditation process at the WASPC Spring Conference.

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    The Bremerton Police Department released its 2025 Annual Report on August 25, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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    The report details department growth and new initiatives“2025 was a year of growth, innovation, and strong partnership for the Bremerton Police Department. We welcomed seven new officers, promoted seven supervisors, and continued building a department focused on professionalism, safety, and service.”
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    BPD welcomed seven new officers in 2025“We welcomed seven new officers, promoted seven supervisors, and continued building a department focused on professionalism, safety, and service.”
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    BPD promoted seven supervisors in 2025“We welcomed seven new officers, promoted seven supervisors, and continued building a department focused on professionalism, safety, and service.”
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    Chief Tom Wolfe highlighted the department's drone program“This year, BPD also expanded into the skies with the launch of our drone program, coordinated by Officer Hong. These tools are already making a difference—supporting traffic investigations, critical incident mapping, and searches for dangerous suspects—adding a powerful new layer to public safety.”
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    The drone program was launched by Officer Hong“This year, BPD also expanded into the skies with the launch of our drone program, coordinated by Officer Hong.”
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    The drone program supports traffic investigations“These tools are already making a difference—supporting traffic investigations, critical incident mapping, and searches for dangerous suspects—adding a powerful new layer to public safety.”
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    The drone program supports searches for dangerous suspects“These tools are already making a difference—supporting traffic investigations, critical incident mapping, and searches for dangerous suspects—adding a powerful new layer to public safety.”
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    The department expanded its Directed Enforcement TeamNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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    The Directed Enforcement Team was expanded to address fentanyl and other drug issuesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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    The report shows 43,675 calls for service in 2025No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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    The report shows 7,224 cases in 2025No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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    The report shows 1,619 arrests in 2025“Arrests 1,619”
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    The report shows 113 reported uses of force in 2025“Uses Of Force Reported 113”
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    BPD plans to complete its 2026 re-accreditation process“In the fall of 2025, the Department began preparing for its scheduled 2026 re-accreditation. This process required the Department’s Accreditation Manager to conduct a comprehensive review of policies and to collaborate with the Office of Professional Standards (OPS), training cadre, records staff, and other stakeholders to compile the required documentation and proofs of compliance. The Department anticipates completing the re-accreditation process at the WASPC Spring Conference.”
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    BPD will complete its 2026 re-accreditation process at the WASPC Spring Conference“The Department anticipates completing the re-accreditation process at the WASPC Spring Conference.”

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