Bremerton Police Department Re-accredits

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  Bremerton Police Department (BPD) is preparing for its 2026 re-accreditation under the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) standards“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.”
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  BPD's preparation for re-accreditation is stated in its 2025 Annual Report“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.”
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  BPD began preparations for re-accreditation in the fall of 2025“In the fall of 2025, the Department began preparing for its scheduled 2026 re-accreditation.”
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  BPD's re-accreditation is scheduled for 2026“In the fall of 2025, the Department began preparing for its scheduled 2026 re-accreditation.”
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  BPD's re-accreditation requires a comprehensive review of policies and documentation“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.”
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  BPD was first accredited in 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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  BPD completed re-accreditations in 2018“null”
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  BPD completed re-accreditations in 2022“null”
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  BPD anticipates finalizing the re-accreditation process at the WASPC Spring Conference in 2026“The Department anticipates completing the re-accreditation process at the WASPC Spring Conference.”
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  Accreditation standards cover 144 criteria across 19 law enforcement areas“There are 144 accreditation standards covering nineteen major law enforcement areas:”
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  Accreditation standards include use of force“1. Goals and Objectives 2. Role and Authority 3. Use of Force 4. Management, Staffing, Organization and Utilization • Strengthen understanding of agency policies and of Personnel procedures by agency personnel 5. Records Management • Provide a systemized agency self assessment covering nineteen major law enforcement areas: • Broaden perspectives • Intensify administrative and operational effectiveness 6. Information Technology 7. Unusual Occurrences 8. Health and Safety 9. Fiscal Management 10. Recruitment and Selection 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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  Accreditation standards include training“11. Training 12. Performance Evaluation 13.”
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  Accreditation standards include community engagement“null”
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  BPD Chief Tom Wolfe emphasized the department's focus on professionalism“We welcomed seven new officers, promoted seven supervisors, and continued building a department focused on professionalism, safety, and service.”
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  BPD Chief Tom Wolfe emphasized the department's focus on community partnership“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.”
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  BPD implemented a drone programNot found in the source record — unverified.
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  BPD implemented a Directed Enforcement Team targeting fentanyl“Our Directed Enforcement Team took on the rise of fentanyl and other dangerous drugs impacting our community.”
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  BPD recorded 43,675 calls for service in 2025“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”
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  BPD recorded 7,224 cases in 2025“null”
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  BPD recorded 1,619 arrests in 2025“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”