Miscellaneous Police Information

Criminal Investigations Section

Detectives generally complete follow-up investigations in order to identify and locate the persons suspected of committing crimes, and to build a case sufficient for filing of criminal charges with the state or municipal prosecutor's office.

The Investigations Section has five detectives. Along with the Detective Sergeant, there are two detectives assigned to general investigations, who assist the Patrol Section in processing complex crime scenes. In addition, the Investigations section includes a School Resource Officer, a detective who handles juvenile cases.  

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MIPD Public Trust FAQ's on Police Dept Policies

Public Trust Committee

Early in 2015, the King County Police Chiefs’ Association (KCPCA) affirmed its commitment to building community and trust by creating the Public Trust/Community Building committee.  This committee worked together with various community members to create a list of resources (known as the Menu of Options) that Chiefs and the Sheriff can use to build and maintain trust with their respective communities. 

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Wildlife Management Wildlife Management on Mercer Island

Mercer Island is home to a variety of wildlife, and encounters with animals such as coyotes, deer, raccoons, and other species are a normal part of living in the region. The City’s approach to wildlife management focuses on public safety, community education, reducing conditions that can contribute to wildlife conflicts, and providing residents with practical information about how to respond to wildlife encounters.

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USDA Wildlife Services Removes Two Coyotes on Mercer Island

February 23, 2022 - Over the past three weeks, the USDA’s Wildlife Services Division has been on Mercer Island responding to recent reports of unfearful and brazen coyote activity in the area. The division’s experts analyzed sighting reports and directly observed coyote behavior in various areas of the Island – during this period, they identified two coyotes displaying increased comfortability around humans and homes. The USDA experts determined that removal of these animals was needed under current guidelines, and the two coyotes were euthanized following USDA protocol.

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