TO: Committee of the Whole - Public Safety and Human Services
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Police Chief Darrell Lowe 425-556-2521
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Police Brian Coats Deputy Chief
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Redmond Police Department 2026 Q3 Activity Report
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Redmond Police Department 2026 Q3 Activity Report
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REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
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Council Request:
Council has requested the development of a public-facing dashboard specific to traffic collisions. This work remains in progress due to changes to the State’s collision reporting platform, which delayed access to collision data from previous months. The police department has only recently begun receiving that data.
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The third quarter of 2026 police activity report provides data-driven insights that support the Redmond Police Department’s strategic approach to crime prevention and public safety. By evaluating current and historical trends in key metrics, including Calls for Service, Arrests, Auto Thefts, Residential Burglaries, Shoplifts, Traffic Collisions, Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, and Drone as a First Responder deployments, staff can identify emerging patterns and adjust operational strategies accordingly. This ongoing analysis informs proactive policing efforts, enhances resource allocation, and supports the department’s commitment to maintaining a safe community.
Year-to-date police activity reflects several notable trends. While overall crime has declined, arrests have increased, which may be partially attributable to improved staffing and the department’s increased capacity for proactive policing and enforcement. DUI arrests are also higher in 2026, with increased proactive enforcement by officers working nighttime hours pot...
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