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Bremerton Police Reports 113 Use of Force Incidents

Friday, July 17, 2026

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The Bremerton Police Department reported 113 use of force incidents in 2025, according to its annual report released July 17, 2026. The report, signed by Chief Tom Wolfe, details department activities including a 7% increase in officer staffing with seven new officers hired and seven supervisors promoted. The department also launched a drone program in 2025, coordinated by Officer Hong, to support traffic investigations and critical incident mapping. The report shows 43,675 calls for service and 7,224 cases handled during 2025, with 66 citizen complaints investigated. The department is preparing for re-accreditation in 2026 through the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs.

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

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The Bremerton Police Department reported 113 use of force incidents in 2025“Uses Of Force Reported 113”
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The annual report was released July 17, 2026“null”
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The report was signed by Chief Tom WolfeNot found in the source record — unverified.
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The department experienced a 7% increase in officer staffing“null”
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Seven new officers were hired“We welcomed seven new officers, promoted seven supervisors, and continued building a department focused on professionalism, safety, and service.”
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Seven supervisors were promoted“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 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. 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.”
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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 drone program supports traffic investigations“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.”
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The drone program supports critical incident mapping“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.”
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The report shows 43,675 calls for service“Calls For Service 43,675”
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The report shows 7,224 cases handled during 2025Not found in the source record — unverified.
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The department investigated 66 citizen complaints“Citizen Complaints Investigated 66”
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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“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.”