Sergeant Sean Whitcomb graduated from the University of Washington, earning a B.A. in Speech Communication. He has been with the Seattle Police Department since 1995. Sean’s previous assignments include working proactive bicycle patrol in the Seattle’s University District and supervising a squad of 3rd Watch patrol officers in Downtown Seattle.
Sean currently serves as the SPD Public Affairs Director. During this time, Sean has worked to improve access to department information by engaging the public over a variety of social media channels, from an application that tweets real-time crime data to a standalone YouTube page that hosts body worn video.
These efforts have received recognition both locally and nationally, including coverage in the New York Times, Rolling Stone and the Poynter Institute. More importantly, these digital engagement strategies are making a real difference in Seattle’s neighborhoods, fostering better communication between residents and the police officers who serve them.