Seattle Launches 2026 Public Safety Survey
Residents and workers can now share local security concerns through a new city-wide outreach program.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Safety
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Seattle University has opened the 2026 Seattle Public Safety Survey to collect input from city residents and workers. The data collected will help shape the Seattle Police Department Micro-Community Policing Plans for neighborhoods.
Why it matters
The survey results provide the Seattle Police Department with neighborhood-level feedback that is essential for identifying public safety priorities. These insights allow the department to align its policing strategies directly with the concerns of the local community.
The survey is available in 11 distinct languages to ensure broad accessibility across the city. Participation is open to anyone who lives or works in Seattle.
The players
Seattle University
This educational institution operates the Crime & Justice Research Center, which manages the public safety survey process.
Seattle Police Department
This local law enforcement agency uses feedback from the survey to formulate and refine its Micro-Community Policing Plans.
The details
Participants can complete the survey online to document specific safety and security concerns within their neighborhoods. For those without digital access, the SPD MCPP Research Team can provide paper copies upon request.
Timeline
October 15, 2026: The 2026 Seattle Public Safety Survey opened for public input.
November 30, 2026: The survey period closes for all participants.
May-August 2027: Community-police dialogues are scheduled to discuss the survey results.
Seasonal Patterns
This initiative follows the structure of the Seattle Police Department Micro-Community Policing Plans to guide neighborhood-level strategy. It represents a recurring effort to align city resources with real-time resident feedback.
Residents and workers in Seattle can participate in the survey online before the November deadline to ensure their safety concerns are documented. Paper copies are available through the research team for those who cannot access the digital platform.
The takeaway
Engaging in this survey is the primary way for individuals to influence how law enforcement addresses local security issues. Residents are encouraged to participate to ensure that their specific neighborhood needs are represented in future police plans.
What happens next
Community-police dialogues are scheduled to take place between May and August 2027 to address findings from the survey.
Further reading
Learn more about local initiatives at the Seattle Safety page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by West Seattle Blog....
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