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Bremerton Police Report Highlights 2025 Growth

Friday, June 26, 2026

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Bremerton Police Department reported 113 use-of-force incidents in 2025, according to its annual report released June 26, 2026. The department also welcomed seven new officers and launched a drone program coordinated by Officer Hong, which supports traffic investigations and critical incident mapping.

The department's 2025 annual report, signed by Chief Tom Wolfe, noted the department's focus on training, including a strengthened post-academy program and enhanced field training. It also highlighted the Directed Enforcement Team's work targeting fentanyl and other dangerous drugs.

Chief Wolfe's message in the report emphasized community partnerships, including the third Citizens Academy, PACT meetings, and Coffee with the Cops events. The report showed the department handled 43,675 calls for service, opened 7,224 cases, and made 1,619 arrests in 2025.

📄 Source: Local Government — https://bremertonwa.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=1319

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Bremerton Police Department reported 113 use-of-force incidents in 2025“113 Use 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's annual report was released June 26, 2026Not found in the source record — unverified.
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Bremerton Police 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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Bremerton Police Department launched a drone program coordinated by Officer Hong 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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Bremerton Police Department's 2025 annual 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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Bremerton Police Department's 2025 annual report noted a strengthened post-academy program“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.”
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Bremerton Police Department's 2025 annual report noted enhanced field training“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.”
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Bremerton Police Department's 2025 annual report highlighted the Directed Enforcement Team's work targeting fentanyl and other dangerous drugs“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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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”
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Bremerton Police Department opened 7,224 cases in 2025Not found in the source record — unverified.
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Bremerton Police Department made 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”