AUGUST NEWSLETTER

Cold Case Fund

In May of this year, SPF received an application for an urgent grant request. The Homicide Unitrequested funding for private laboratory DNA analysis that would potentially identify suspects inunsolved cold cases. These tests would normally be done by the Washington State Patrol Crime Lab,but due to a large backlog of requests, it would take years for testing to be completed.

Seattle Police Foundation was able to fund the request and hopes to provide more support in thefuture.

Detective Rolf Norton said, "Potentially identifying, arresting, and prosecuting homicide offenders willmake Seattle a safer community, provide closure to the families of victims, and send the message toother offenders that it does not matter how long ago a crime occurred, or how much time has gone by,the department will not give up on pursuing justice."

Applications for the 2019 grant cycle will be available to SPD personnel this fall. All of SPF's grants arefunded through the generosity of our donors.

Out of Pocket Expense Fund

Many of SPD's officers began their careers with aspirations to help those in need. There are timesduring calls for service that officers learn about a citizen's basic needs not being met. Frequentlyofficers reach into their own pockets to purchase critical items to assist community members in crisis.Three of Seattle's Rotary Clubs recently heard about this and wanted to help. The Emerald City,University District, and Puget Sound Passport Rotary Clubs each issued $500 grants to create an Outof Pocket Expense Fund to help officers get reimbursed for such purchases.

"Rotary works hard to be part of the community and we want to help officers make Seattle a better andsafer place." Said Rotary member Howard Cohen.

Thanks to Rotary's generosity, officers can now purchase items needed for babies, warm clothing,food, or emergency transportation for those in need.

Lil' "Buzz" Sebastian Pony Party

Meet the newest member of the SPD Mounted Patrol Unit! This little pony has been dreaming ofbecoming a Mounted Patrol horse forever and he finally got his chance.

To make him an official member of the herd, he needed a name. SPF took name submissions fromsome of the best 5th grade classes in Seattle. After the votes were tabulated, Miss Nuutinen's classfrom Adam's Elementary had selected the winning name... Lil' "Buzz" Sebastian! Students said theywere Inspired by the mini horse on the NBC television show "Parks and Recreation."

To show how grateful he was, Lil' Sebastian visited Miss Nuutinen's class for a pony party! Members ofthe Mounted Patrol spoke to students about being police officers and unique roll the Mounted PatrolUnit has at SPD.

Look for Lil “Buzz” Sebastian at community events citywide this summer!

Blue Tie Ball

The Seattle Police Foundation's Board of Directors and Chairman, Greg Steinhauer, invite you to joinus at the 2019 Blue Tie Ball on September 21st at the King Street Ballroom and Perch.

Evening festivities will begin with cocktails and hor d'oeuvres served while guests get the chance tointeract with members of the Seattle Police Department. Everyone in attendance will have theopportunity to be immersed in engaging activities and hands-on exhibits featuring SPD specialty unitsincluding:

Mounted PatrolK9CSI

During dinner, guests will be able to bid on and win unique live auction items, including exclusive SPDand entertainment experiences. Funds raised from the auction go directly to the Seattle PoliceFoundation and will fund police programs and grants that will improve employee development andassist in providing the latest in equipment and technology to ensure officer safety. Our evening will conclude with guests dancing under the stars on the Perch at the Blue Tie BallAfterparty!

Click here to purchase individual tickets.Click here for information on sponsorship.

Beds for Kids

When Beds for Kids started five years ago, Officer's Jeremy Wade and Ryan Gallagher saw aneed and wanted to help. As Seattle Police Officers, it's what they do. With help from donors like

you, the Beds for Kids program has grown beyond anyone's wildest expectations. To date, SPDhas given more than 1,200 beds to kids in need. Officers are incredibly humbled and grateful forthe support they have received for this program. It would not have happened without our donorsgenerosity.

Acting Sergeant Martin Welte is thrilled to be assisting with the program for the very first timethis year. His team has set a goal to provide 200 beds to local kids in need. To make thishappen, we need your support! The goal this year is to raise $75,000 by October 25, with thebeds being donated to families in November.

Kids and families need this program now more than ever. We would be grateful for your support ofBeds for Kids. Please consider making a meaningful gift today.

Donate to Beds for Kids

Save the Date!

November 1, 2019

Save the date for one of our biggest events of the year! Click here for more information on tickets andsponsorship opportunities.

Because of donors like you, SPF has fundednearly 10 million dollars in grants and programs

since 2002. Please donate and help makeSeattle a safer community.

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