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Spring is Officially Here – Time for Spring Training! The first day of spring isn’t just for flowers and sunshine, it’s a reminder that safety is in season too. Here at Redmond Police, we’re constantly sharpening our safety skills including physical fitness, Jiu Jitsu, VR Taser training, traffic patrols, and community outreach programs, so we’re ready for whatever spring throws our way. You can join in too! Watch for wet roads and slick sidewalks As the weather warms up, keep an eye on your kids and pets near water Stay alert for seasonal hazards like increased traffic, cyclists, and pedestrians Spring is beautiful, let’s make it safe together! #RedmondPD #SpringTraining #SeasonalSafety #FirstDayOfSpring

Redmond Public Works is responding to a water main break on NE 24th St. between 184th Ave. NE and 185th Pl. NE. This required an emergency road closure. Crews expect to have a detour set up within the next hour to route traffic around the break and the road should fully reopen later today.

During National Safe Place Week, March 15 through 21, we are proud to highlight Redmond Police Department’s Safe Place program, a powerful community partnership dedicated to supporting victims of bias-based and hate crimes. Look for the Safe Place decal at participating local businesses. It is a clear signal that if you are experiencing harassment or hate, you can step inside, call 911, and wait in a safe, supportive space until officers arrive. This program reflects our ongoing commitment to a welcoming and inclusive community where hate has no place, and everyone deserves to feel safe. Visit rpdsafeplace.com and nationalsafeplace.org to learn more. #SafePlaceWeek #ReportHate #CommunitySafety

UPDATE: The roadway is now open.

**TRAFFIC ALERT ** Officers are investigating an injury collision on Bel-Red Road at NE 40th st. Both directions of Bel-Red will be closed south of the intersection into the early morning hours. Please avoid the area.

Don’t rely on the luck of the Irish today! Our officers will be out in full force this St. Patrick’s Day 🍀 If your plans include raising a glass, make sure you’ve got a shamrock-solid plan to get home: designated driver or rideshare. Because the only thing that should be getting lit tonight is your festive spirit. Thanks for helping keep our roads safe!

Redmond Police Take the Plunge for Special Olympics! Redmond Police officers braved the polar conditions and jumped into Lake Sammamish on March 14 for the 2026 Annual Polar Plunge benefiting Special Olympics Washington. It was 36 degrees outside, snow on the ground, and 43-degree water, and at one point it was even snowing. Together, Team Redmond Five-O raised $1,000 to help support athletes across our state through Special Olympics Washington. A huge thank you to everyone who participated, donated, and cheered us on. We are especially grateful to our partners at the @IssaquahPolice, @BvuePD, Sammamish Police Department, and the @kingcosoPIO King County Sheriff's Office for braving the cold with us to support such an incredible cause. #PolarPlungeWA #BeBoldGetCold #specialolympics

Three Years Without Answers: Help Us Find Justice for Samantha Windsor On March 14, 2023, at about 4:10 a.m., Redmond Police responded to a fatal hit-and-run involving a pedestrian in the 14300 block of Old Redmond Road. Tragically, 26-year-old Samantha Windsor lost her life. At the time, there was no vehicle description and no video footage capturing the incident, making the investigation especially challenging. Three years later, Samantha’s family continues to grieve and search for answers about what happened that morning. Redmond Police are still actively investigating and are asking the community for help. Even the smallest detail could make a difference. If you have any information or video footage related to this incident, please contact the Redmond Police Department at 425-556-2500. Thank you for your support in helping bring answers to Samantha’s family.

❄️Snow Patrol… but make it fun. Between responding to downed power lines and fallen trees today, officers found time for some important community work: snowball fights and sledding with kids at Meadow Park. 🛷 Turns out, building snow memories is just as important as clearing snowy roads. Stay safe, stay warm, and enjoy the snow, Redmond!

❄️ Winter Weather Advisory ❄️ If you must drive today, please use extra caution. Roads are currently slushy and slick, which can make stopping and turning more difficult. 🚗 Slow down 🚦 Increase following distance ❄️ Watch for icy patches, especially on bridges and overpasses Give yourself extra travel time and stay safe out there. For weather-related resources and information visit redmond.gov/Weather.

Celebrating Our 2025 All Stars! The City of Redmond’s All Star Awards are annual, peer-voted honors recognizing employees who demonstrate exceptional service, positive influence, and outstanding contributions to our organization and community. These awards highlight staff members who truly embody the City’s values. This year, we’re proud to recognize Community Resource Officer Rebecca Atkinson and Telecommunicator Anne Tychsen as recipients of the 2025 All Star Awards for their consistent dedication, high level of service, and meaningful contributions throughout the year. Please join us in congratulating Rebecca and Anne on this well-deserved recognition!

March is National Women’s History Month, and on March 8, we also recognize International Women’s Day. This month, we celebrate the exceptional women of the Redmond Police Department whose professionalism, leadership, and dedication strengthen our organization and the service we provide to the community every day. Women make up 18.5% of our commissioned officers and 74% of our professional staff. RPD remains committed to fostering a workplace culture that values diversity, supports opportunity, and empowers all employees to succeed. We are hiring! redmondpolicejobs.com

Congratulations to Ofc. Owen Ruf and Ofc. Oscar Bonilla! Both have successfully completed the Basic Law Enforcement Academy and are now moving on to Field Training, an intensive 3-to-4-month program where they’ll work alongside experienced training officers to learn our department’s many procedures and operations. Please join us in welcoming our newest officers to the team! 👏 #WeAreHiring redmondpolicejobs.com. #RedmondPolice #NewOfficers #LawEnforcementCareers

As Black History Month comes to a close, we’re proud to recognize Chief Darrell Lowe, who has served the Redmond Police Department and our community since 2019. Chief Lowe didn't choose law enforcement by accident. As a college freshman, a friend described life as a rookie LAPD officer, and something clicked. He's been serving communities ever since. Today, Chief Lowe leads the Redmond Police Department, bringing experience and vision that most agencies spend decades developing. He rose through the ranks of the Santa Monica Police Department, earned advanced degrees from Cal State Long Beach and Cal State Northridge, and graduated from both the FBI National Academy and Drucker School of Management. That foundation shows in how he leads. Under his watch, RPD launched Washington State's first Drone as First Responder (DFR) program, and it remains the longest operating in the state. Now he's building out a Real Time Information Center (RTIC) that's changing how officers respond, communicate, and stay safe on the job. He's not waiting for the future of policing to arrive. He's building it. His influence reaches well beyond Redmond. He serves on Washington State's AI Task Force. He has shaped policy through the Governor's Use of Deadly Force Task Force, the Washington Attorney General's Transition Committee, and the King County Exec Transition Committee. As a leader within Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) and a Strategic Advisor to NOBLE National, he's at the table when the decisions that shape public safety get made. Off duty, he's a devoted husband, father of two, and grandfather of four. His office reflects everything he loves: sneakers, wine, Dodgers, Rams, Lakers, and a career's worth of memories on the walls. His story deserves more than a recognition post. It's a blueprint for a premier agency. We’re grateful for his leadership and service to our community. #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackExcellence #WASPC #NOBLE #DruckerSchool #KingCountyExecutive #RedmondPD #DroneAsFirstResponder #PublicSafety #LawEnforcementLeadership #AIinPublicSafety #TechForGood

@StartRunning2 Unfortunately, they weren't available when the calls came in, so our officers did the best they could to get the beaver to safety so it didn't get hit by passing cars.

@RedmondWaPD Maybe you should call a wildlife rescue and have this guy picked up. It’s not normal for them to hang out and busy intersections. You know what I mean? Like Sarvey wildlife.

Wildlife Enforcement Update On February 25, 2026, at approximately 10:15 p.m., Redmond Police officers responded to a report of a suspicious subject described as a "determined beaver" attempting to cross the road near the intersection of Avondale Rd. NE and NE 95th St. with zero regard for public safety. Despite clear verbal commands, the subject refused to comply and continued evading officers, demonstrating blatant disregard for crosswalks, traffic signals, and basic roadway safety rules. After several patient attempts and some skilled negotiations, officers successfully coaxed the beaver across the roadway and into a nearby wooded area, where he was last seen continuing his evening plans. During the incident, the beaver did deploy his tail in a brief act of resistance, slapping one officer’s hand. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. No arrests were made, and no citations were issued. We are told the suspect lacks both ID and a driver’s license. Please use caution in this area, especially at night. This individual has shown a clear pattern of ignoring traffic laws. Body worn camera footage courtesy of RPD, with additional cell phone footage generously contributed by Eyal Tropen. #WildlifeWednesday #OnlyInRedmond

We’re proud to see Sgt. McNamara featured in the Home of the Brave series by KOMO News! In the story, Sgt. McNamara shares his journey from serving in the U.S. Navy to continuing his commitment to service here at the Redmond Police Department. His transition highlights the valuable skills, leadership, and dedication veterans bring to law enforcement careers. We also appreciate the spotlight on Vet to LEO and its mission to connect veterans with opportunities in policing. Programs like this help strengthen agencies and the communities we serve. We are hiring!! redmondpolicejobs.com. We’re incredibly proud of Sgt. McNamara and grateful to KOMO for sharing his story. Watch the full story bit.ly/4aYcNN1