TO: Committee of the Whole - Public Safety and Human Services
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Police |
Chief Darrell Lowe |
425-556-2521 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Police |
Brian Coats |
Deputy Chief |
TITLE:
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Redmond Police Department 2026 Q3 Activity Report
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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Redmond Police Department 2026 Q3 Activity Report
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☒ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
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• Required:
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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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OUTCOMES:
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 potentially contributing to the increase. Traffic collisions have increased as well, prompting additional enforcement by the Traffic Unit and patrol officers. The Traffic Unit has also doubled in size since 2025, increasing the department’s capacity for proactive traffic enforcement. During the first three quarters of 2026, traffic citations and traffic-related arrests increased 84% compared with the same period in 2025, from 2,338 to 4,301. It is too early to determine what effect the increased enforcement will have on collision trends, but reducing dangerous driving behavior and traffic collisions remains a priority for the department.
Domestic violence continues to be a significant concern, accounting for approximately 50% of all assaults reported in 2026. In response to this trend, the Police Department is partnering with Project Be Free to enhance support for domestic violence victims. Project Be Free will provide training during officer briefings in November, begin accepting referrals and offering virtual support to victims in December, and transition to an on-scene co-response model in 2027.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
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• Outreach Methods and Results:
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• Feedback Summary:
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BUDGET IMPACT:
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Approved in current biennial budget: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
228 Criminal Justice
Budget Priority:
Safe and Resilient
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
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Funding source(s):
General Fund
Budget/Funding Constraints:
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☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Item has not been presented to Council |
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Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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None proposed at this time |
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Time Constraints:
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ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
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ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Presentation