Bremerton Police Report Details 2025 Activity

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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”
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  Bremerton Police Department reported 113 uses of force 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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  Bremerton Police Department released their annual report on August 1, 2026“null”
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  The report was signed by Chief Tom Wolfe“Chief Tom Wolfe 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 report details the department's 2025 activitiesNot found in the source record — unverified.
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  The department launched a drone program in 2025“This year, BPD also expanded into the skies with the launch of our drone program, coordinated by Officer Hong.”
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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 department welcomed seven new officers in 2025“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 in 2025“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 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 re-accreditation is through the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs program“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.”
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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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  The department's annual report includes statistics on calls for service“2025 Annual Report Page 75 Calls For Service 43,675 Cases 7,224 Arrests 1,619 Uses Of Force Reported 113 Citizen Complaints Investigated 66”
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  The department had 43,675 calls for service“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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  The department's annual report includes statistics on cases“2025 Annual Report Page 75 Calls For Service 43,675 Cases 7,224 Arrests 1,619 Uses Of Force Reported 113 Citizen Complaints Investigated 66”
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  The department had 7,224 cases“null”
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  The department's annual report includes statistics on citizen complaints investigatedNot found in the source record — unverified.
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  The department investigated 66 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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  The department's accreditation status is listed as 'Accredited for the 1st time' in 2014“null”
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  The department's re-accreditation is planned for 2026“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.”