Bremerton PD Expands Drone Program

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  Bremerton Police Department (BPD) launched a drone program in 2025“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 is coordinated by Officer HongNot found in the source record — unverified.
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  The drone program is used to assist with 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 is used for critical incident mapping“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 is used for 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 drone program is part of BPD's broader 2025 focus on innovation and community safety“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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  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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  The department emphasized training in 2025“Training remained a top priority. From a strengthened post-academy program to enhanced field training and traffic enforcement modules, we invested heavily in preparing our officers to serve Bremerton with skill and confidence from day one.”
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  The department strengthened its post-academy program“Training remained a top priority. From a strengthened post-academy program to enhanced field training and traffic enforcement modules, we invested heavily in preparing our officers to serve Bremerton with skill and confidence from day one.”
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  The department enhanced its field training“Training remained a top priority. From a strengthened post-academy program to enhanced field training and traffic enforcement modules, we invested heavily in preparing our officers to serve Bremerton with skill and confidence from day one.”
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  BPD's 2025 Annual Report was released on July 14, 2026“null”
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  The drone program is already making a difference in public safety efforts according to BPD's 2025 Annual Report“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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  BPD anticipates completing its re-accreditation process in 2026“Bremerton Police Department’s Accreditation Timeline: 2014 2018 2022 2026 Accredited for Successfully Completed Successfully Completed Anticipated the 1st time Reaccreditation Reaccreditation Reaccreditation Accreditation Standards: Benefits of Accreditation: The purpose of the WASPC Accreditation Program is to • Increase public confidence in the agency recognize agencies operating under industry best practices • Increase credibility and standards. There are 144 accreditation standards • Provide a systemized agency self assessment covering nineteen major law enforcement areas: • Broaden perspectives • Intensify administrative and operational effectiveness 1. Goals and Objectives 2.”
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  BPD's re-accreditation process will be completed at the WASPC Spring Conference in 2026“The Department anticipates completing the re-accreditation process at the WASPC Spring Conference.”