Bremerton PD expands drone program

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  Bremerton Police Department 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 according to the department's annual report“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 Information Technology susceptibility to litigation and costly civil court 7. Unusual Occurrences settlements 8. Health and Safety • Potentially reduce liability insurance costs 9. Fiscal Management • Provide state and local recognition of professional 10. Recruitment and Selection competence 11. Training 12. Performance Evaluation 13. Code of Conduct 14. Internal Affairs 15. Patrol Function 16. Investigative Function 17. Evidence and Property Control Function 18. Prisoner Security 2022Annual 2025 Annual Report Report Page Page75 Calls For Service 43,675 Cases 7,224 Arrests 1,619 Uses Of Force Reported 113 Citizen Complaints Investigated 66 2025 Annual Report Page 6 Use Of Force In accordance with the WA State Attorney General’s Model Use of Force Policy, the Department defines physical force broadly as any act reasonably likely to cause physical pain or injury or any other act exerted upon a person’s”
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  The drones support 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 drones support 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 drones support 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 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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  The department 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's training emphasis is on post-academy programs“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's training emphasis is on traffic enforcement“null”
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  The department is preparing for re-accreditation in 2026“In the fall of 2025, the Department began preparing for its scheduled 2026 re-accreditation.”
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  The WASPC Spring Conference is scheduled for completion“null”