Bremerton PD reports 113 use-of-force incidents in 2025

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  The Bremerton Police Department reported 113 use-of-force incidents in 2025“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 department's annual report was released on August 21, 2026“null”
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  The department welcomed seven new officers“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“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 launched a drone program coordinated 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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  Chief Tom Wolfe highlighted the department's focus on 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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  Chief Tom Wolfe highlighted the department's focus on drug enforcement efforts targeting fentanyl“Our Directed Enforcement Team took on the rise of fentanyl and other dangerous drugs impacting our community. Working alongside local and federal partners, they made meaningful progress in disrupting the flow of drugs and saving lives—work that will continue into 2026.”
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  Chief Tom Wolfe highlighted the department's focus on community engagement through events like Bridge Blast“Bremerton remained a place to gather and celebrate. From Bridge Blast and Armed Forces Day to Krampus and the opening of Quincy Square, our officers were present, engaged, and proud to serve alongside the community at these events.”
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  Chief Tom Wolfe highlighted the department's focus on community engagement through events like Coffee with the Cops“Community connection continued to grow through our third Citizens Academy, PACT meetings, and Coffee with the Cops.”
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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 department last achieved accreditation in 2022“Bremerton Police Department’s Accreditation Timeline: 2014 2018 2022 2026 Accredited for Successfully Completed Successfully Completed Anticipated the 1st time Reaccreditation Reaccreditation Reaccreditation”
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  The department plans to complete the re-accreditation process at the WASPC Spring Conference“The Department anticipates completing the re-accreditation process at the WASPC Spring Conference.”