The main Seattle Police Headquarters is located at 610 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104-1900. This site serves as the central location for many of the city’s law enforcement activities, including administrative offices and several public services[1].
The headquarters building is housed in the Seattle Justice Center, a 13-story government office complex at 600 5th Avenue. This facility not only contains the Seattle Police Department but also the Municipal Court of Seattle. The Justice Center was completed in 2002 and designed to meet green building standards, with features such as a green roof and advanced water retention systems[2].
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) itself is responsible for policing the entire city, with the exception of the University of Washington campus, which has its own force. Founded in 1869, the SPD today manages specialty units including SWAT, harbor patrol, and bike patrol, and is led by Chief of Police Shon Barnes. The department’s command structure and various specialty units are designed to ensure effective law enforcement across Seattle’s neighborhoods[3].
Public services, such as crime report copies, police traffic collision reports, fingerprinting, and the processing of concealed weapon permits, are available at the headquarters. The Public Request Unit operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM[5]. There is no free public parking directly at the headquarters, but nearby paid garages and street parking are available, including the SeaPark Garage and several lots within walking distance. The main entrances for the Justice Center and Seattle Police Headquarters are off Fifth Avenue, with metered parking in the vicinity[1][6].
For those traveling by public transit, routes can be planned using “Fifth Avenue & Cherry Street” or “Fifth Avenue & James Street” as destination points. The police headquarters area is easily accessible from major Interstate 5 exits as well[1].
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