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4/2/2025

Learn more about the King County Sheriff's Office new Phlebotomy Program

In partnership with Shoreline Community College, 14 law enforcement officers are now trained as Washington State Medical Assistant-Phlebotomists. If an impaired driving incident requires a blood draw, these specialists can respond immediately, helping to improve efficiency in the mission to keep dangerous drivers off the roads.

4/2/2025

King Co. Sheriff's Office deploys "StarChase" program aimed at avoiding vehicle pursuits

The technology has become popular among Washington police as an alternative to engaging in high-risk pursuits.

3/31/2025

This is no Bull. King County Deputies Lasso Loose Livestock

Deputies were called out to help guide the cattle, a bull named Bracken and his pregnant lady friend Thistle, back to their home in Redmond, WA.

3/27/2025

King County Sheriff’s helicopter tracks reckless driver during multi-city chase

You can run, but you can’t hide from the Kent Police Department when there are eyes in the sky.  On March 25, an officer says they tried to stop an unlicensed BMW that was driving recklessly.  The driver tried to get away, but the King County Sheriff’s Office says its Guardian 1 helicopter was nearby and joined in the chase.

3/26/2025

Burien Police/King County Sheriff’s Office arrests 2 in drug trafficking bust

The Burien Police Department/King County Sheriff’s Office Special Emphasis Team arrested two suspected drug traffickers in a narcotics investigation that culminated on March 19, 2025, authorities said.

3/20/2025

King County rescue crews save driver trapped in a 60-foot embankment

The King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) shared body camera video of the emergency response with KIRO 7. It shows the actions of a deputy trying to get to the driver of a Jeep after the car slid down a 60-foot embankment.

1/22/2025

Guardian 1 and all its glory, as seen on FOX13

King County Sheriff's Office Air Support Unit are saving lives from the sky.