Contact:
Suquamish Tribal Police Department
18490 Suquamish Way
Suquamish, WA 98392
360.598.4334 phone
360.598.4414 fax
Patrol Division:
The Patrol Division of the Suquamish Police Department is the most visible part of the Police Department. The men and women of the Suquamish Police provide 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Law Enforcement service to a population of just over 8000 permanent Native and Non-Native residents. The Port Madison Indian Reservation consists of over 7,486 acres that contains Tribal trust lands, individually and collectively owned trust lands, historic allotments held in trust, and fee lands owned by Indians and non-Indians (approximately 15 square miles). The reservation is located on a major highway, and is the only access route to one of the busiest Washington Ferry lines to Seattle. Nearly 6.5 Million people in 2.1 Million vehicles passed through several miles of our Reservation a year just to ride the ferries.
The Suquamish Police Department responds to approximately 7185 calls for service a year. The men and women of the Suquamish Police department also respond to assist neighboring Police Departments.
Canine Unit:
The Suquamish Police Department Canine Unit began in 2001 with a dual purpose 2yr old German Shepherd “Gan”. “Gan” retired in 2005 and now lives at home with his former handler, Officer Rich McDonnell. 
Officer McDonnell is now the handler of “Druid”, a 4yr old Australian shepherd / Blue Heeler.
In January 2007, the Suquamish Police Department added a second dog to the canine team. Sgt. Jeff Crippen and “Rascal”, a 3yr old Australian Shepherd round out the team.
The Suquamish Police Department Canine Unit meets all the requirements set fourth in Washington Administrative Code section 139-05-915. Both Officer McDonnell and Sgt. Crippen attended the Washington State Department Of Corrections Canine Training Center located at McNeil Island and completed seven weeks of training. Both Canine teams received 240 hrs of instruction and are trained to detect the odors of marijuana, methamphetamine, cocaine, crack cocaine and heroin.
The Suquamish Police Department Canine unit is also involved in educating the community by conducting demonstrations for outside organizations.
Other Units:
- Marine Patrol
- Tactical Tracking Team
- Dive Team
- Detective's Office
- Reserve Unit
- Drug Recognition Expert Program
Contact:
Suquamish Tribal Police Department
18490 Suquamish Way
Suquamish, WA 98392
360.598.4334 phone
360.598.4414 fax
Patrol Division:
The Patrol Division of the Suquamish Police Department is the most visible part of the Police Department. The men and women of the Suquamish Police provide 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Law Enforcement service to a population of just over 8000 permanent Native and Non-Native residents. The Port Madison Indian Reservation consists of over 7,486 acres that contains Tribal trust lands, individually and collectively owned trust lands, historic allotments held in trust, and fee lands owned by Indians and non-Indians (approximately 15 square miles). The reservation is located on a major highway, and is the only access route to one of the busiest Washington Ferry lines to Seattle. Nearly 6.5 Million people in 2.1 Million vehicles passed through several miles of our Reservation a year just to ride the ferries.
The Suquamish Police Department responds to approximately 7185 calls for service a year. The men and women of the Suquamish Police department also respond to assist neighboring Police Departments.
Canine Unit:
The Suquamish Police Department Canine Unit began in 2001 with a dual purpose 2yr old German Shepherd “Gan”. “Gan” retired in 2005 and now lives at home with his former handler, Officer Rich McDonnell.
Officer McDonnell is now the handler of “Druid”, a 4yr old Australian shepherd / Blue Heeler.
In January 2007, the Suquamish Police Department added a second dog to the canine team. Sgt. Jeff Crippen and “Rascal”, a 3yr old Australian Shepherd round out the team.
The Suquamish Police Department Canine Unit meets all the requirements set fourth in Washington Administrative Code section 139-05-915. Both Officer McDonnell and Sgt. Crippen attended the Washington State Department Of Corrections Canine Training Center located at McNeil Island and completed seven weeks of training. Both Canine teams received 240 hrs of instruction and are trained to detect the odors of marijuana, methamphetamine, cocaine, crack cocaine and heroin.
The Suquamish Police Department Canine unit is also involved in educating the community by conducting demonstrations for outside organizations.
Other Units:
- Marine Patrol
- Tactical Tracking Team
- Dive Team
- Detective's Office
- Reserve Unit
- Drug Recognition Expert Program