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City of Seattle Public Safety Numbers: The Seattle Police Department provides several public safety resources to Pioneer Square. Click here and here to find an full list of SPD resources.
Mental Health First Aid: Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour course that teaches you how to help someone who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. The training helps you identify, understand and respond to signs of addictions and mental illnesses
Illegal Activity: 9-1-1 for both emergency and non-emergency reporting.
On-Going Drug Activity: If police need to be aware of on-going drug activity but doesn’t require immediate response can be reported online as a Narcotics Activity Report or by calling 206-684-5797.
Metropolitan Improvement District (MID): 206-441-3303. Founded by the Downtown Seattle Association in 1999, the MID is a business-improvement area spanning 285 square blocks in downtown – from Denny Way to Pioneer Square and from I-5 to the waterfront. With funding from MID ratepayers, DSA provides cleaning, safety, concierge and homeless outreach services in six center city neighborhoods. MID ambassadors are on the streets of downtown every day, ensuring an inviting, safe and clean urban experience for everyone. Click here for downloadable rack card of the MID’s Clean and Safe Services.
2-1-1: an easy-to-remember phone number for people to call for health and human service information and referrals and other assistance to meet their needs.
AlertSeattle: the official emergency notification system used by the City of Seattle to communicate with city residents during emergencies. Sign up now to receive free alerts from the City via text message, email, voice message or social media.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
SPD Personal Safety, Other Resources and Crime Prevention Tips.
Non-police Public Safety Numbers: comprehensive list of non-police public safety contacts
Vacant Properties: The City of Seattle has regulations and standards for maintaining vacant properties. These standards focus on keeping buildings closed to unauthorized entry and maintaining the structure and yard areas to prevent the accumulation of waste and deterioration of the building. Click here for more information.
Crime Prevention Coordinator: Crime Prevention Coordinators are experts in crime prevention techniques. You can talk to them about ongoing crime problems in your neighborhood, getting involved in Block Watch, CPTED Assessments and setting up a meeting to train you and your neighbors on crime prevention tips. Email Barb Biondo at barbara.biondo@seattle.gov or call (206) 233-0015.
Criminal Trespassing Program: email WPrecinctTrespassProgram@seattle.gov
HSD and the Crime Survivor Services Unit Victim Support Services
2023 De-escalation Trainings with the Metropolitan Improvement District and Seattle Police Department
Throughout 2023, the Alliance for Pioneer Square, in partnership with the Metropolitan Improvement District (MID) and Seattle Police Department, will offer 1.5 hour de-escalation and personal safety trainings to any interested business in Pioneer Square. The trainings will be held virtually, with the opportunity for participants to engage with the trainers.
The MID/SPD de-escalation training is an in-depth training program that teaches participants how to recognize, reduce and manage aggressive behavior. Over the course of the presentation, the MID will provide effective and compassionate methods of handling anxious or aggressive people, as well as increase confidence and introduce skills that can be used during threatening situations. Members of SPD will also present on personal safety techniques and field individualized questions from attendees.
If your business is interest in holding a de-escalation training, please reach out to chris@pioneersquare.org to begin the scheduling process.