Bremerton PD Reports 113 Uses of Force in 2025

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  The Bremerton Police Department reported 113 uses of force incidents in 2025“113 Uses Of Force Reported 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 July 3, 2026“null”
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  The report also noted 1,619 arrests during the year“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 report also noted 43,675 calls for service during the year“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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  Chief Tom Wolfe highlighted the department's growth in the report“2025 Annual Report Page 3 A Message From The Chief A message from the Chief Greetings, 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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  The department's growth included the addition of 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's growth included the launch of a drone programNot found in the source record — unverified.
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  The drone program was 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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  The report noted the department's focus on drug enforcement“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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  The department's focus on drug enforcement included targeting fentanyl“Our Directed Enforcement Team took on the rise of fentanyl and other dangerous drugs impacting our community.”
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  The department engaged in community 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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  The department engaged in community 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 annual report detailed the department's accreditation status“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 1. Goals and Objectives effectiveness 2. Role and Authority • Ensure recruitment, selection, and promotion 3. Use of Force processes are fair and equitable 4. Management, Staffing, Organization and Utilization • Strengthen understanding of agency policies and of Personnel procedures by agency personnel 5. Records Management • Improve agency morale and pride to decrease 6.”
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  The department was 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 has maintained accreditation since 2014“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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  Re-accreditation is required every four years“Once accredited, agencies are required to undergo re-accreditation every four years.”
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  The report included statistics on citizen complaints“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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  66 investigated complaints were reported for the year“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”