Notice: Site-based assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®) will be on site on July 21 – 23, 2025, to examine all aspects of the Port of Seattle Police Department’s policies and procedures, administration, operations, and support services. More Information is on our website.
The Port of Seattle Police Department provides the primary law enforcement service to SEA Airport and the Port's Maritime properties. The Department was created in 1972 and currently consists of about 120 commissioned police officers and 50 non-commissioned personnel. The Port police are the primary first responders for all reported crimes and incidents within its jurisdiction.
Mission: In support of the Port of Seattle's mission, we fight crime, protect and serve our community.
The men and women of the Port of Seattle Police Department are committed to providing professional law enforcement services, protecting the rights of individuals, preventing crime, and building community partnerships.
Officers routinely interact with a diverse population and a large number of different local and federal agencies. As more than 52 million passengers travel through Sea-Tac Airport every year, every officer is expected to be a public relations person as well as a law enforcement officer. Port of Seattle Police patrol more than 30 miles of waterfront property, piers, marinas and cargo and cruise ship terminals.
The Department also has civilian staff members who are essential to the safe and efficient operation of the organization. Non-commissioned personnel include 911 communications specialists who receive and coordinate all calls for service for both the Port of Seattle Fire and Police Departments. Police Specialists can be found in the Records section, in budgeting and payroll or in other administrative support roles.
