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Bremerton Police Department Reports 2025 Data

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Bremerton Police Department reported 1,619 arrests and 113 use of force incidents in 2025, according to the department's annual report released June 25, 2026.

The report also shows the department handled 43,675 calls for service and opened 7,224 cases during the year. Sixty-six citizen complaints were investigated, the report states.

Chief Tom Wolfe highlighted the department's growth in his message, noting the hiring of seven new officers and the launch of a drone program coordinated by Officer Hong. The department also expanded its Directed Enforcement Team to address fentanyl and drug-related issues.

📄 Source: Local Government https://bremertonwa.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=1319
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  • Bremerton Police Department reported 1,619 arrests in 2025.1,619 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
  • Bremerton Police Department reported 113 use of force incidents in 2025.113 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
  • Bremerton Police Department's annual report was released June 25, 2026.Not found in the source record — unverified.
  • Bremerton Police Department handled 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 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
  • Bremerton Police Department opened 7,224 cases in 2025.null
  • Bremerton Police Department investigated 66 citizen complaints in 2025.66 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
  • Chief Tom Wolfe highlighted the hiring of seven new officers.We welcomed seven new officers, promoted seven supervisors, and continued building a department focused on professionalism, safety, and service.
  • Officer Hong coordinated the launch of a drone program.This year, BPD also expanded into the skies with the launch of our drone program, coordinated by Officer Hong.
  • Bremerton Police Department expanded its Directed Enforcement Team to address fentanyl and drug-related issues.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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