The Bremerton Police Department began preparing for its 2026 re-accreditation in the fall of 2025.
The department's Accreditation Manager will conduct a comprehensive review of policies and collaborate with the Office of Professional Standards, training cadre, records staff, and other stakeholders to compile required documentation and proofs of compliance.
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Bremerton Police Department
ANNUAL REPORT
Chief Tom Wolfe
2025
2025 Annual Report Page 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
A MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF 3
ACCREDITATION 4
2025 OVERVIEW 5
USE OF FORCE 6
PURSUIT 7
ACCOUNTABILITY 9
BIASED BASED POLICING 14
K9 15
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NAVIGATOR 17
COMMONSTREET 17
WARRANTS DIVISION 17
RECORDS DIVISION 17
COMMUNITY RESOURCES 18
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.
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.
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.
We focused enforcement efforts where they mattered most. 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.
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.
Community connection continued to grow through our third Citizens Academy, PACT meetings, and
Coffee with the Cops. When we take time to listen, learn, and work together, barriers fall and trust
grows. That partnership is what makes Bremerton special.
I am incredibly proud of the women and men of the Bremerton Police Department and grateful for the
opportunity to serve this unique city—one that continues to lead Kitsap County in what it means to
serve, support, and come together as a community.
I am excited to see what 2026 will bring and to continue this work together.
I look forward to seeing you on the streets.
Chief Tom Wolfe
2025 Annual Report Page 4
Accreditation
The purpose of law enforcement agency accreditation is to professionalize the industry by providing a formal review
process through which agencies are certified as operating in accordance with recognized best practices and standards.
Washington’s current accreditation program was established in 2007 and is overseen by the Washington Association of
Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC). The WASPC Accreditation Commission is responsible for maintaining
accreditation standards, reviewing on-site assessment reports, and making recommendations to the WASPC Board of
Directors. Based on those recommendations, the Board determines whether an agency meets the required accreditation
standards.
Once accredited, agencies are required to undergo re-accreditation every four years. 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.
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. 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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