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Click here to read the 2024 PTPD Annual Report.
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Thomas A. Olson
Chief of Police
I am excited and honored to have been sworn in as the Chief of Police for the Port Townsend Police Department. It is my privilege to serve this beautiful Victorian port city community. As your chief of police, I am committed to building and maintaining public trust while partnering with the community to keep Port Townsend a safer place to live, work, play, and visit.
Contact Information
IF YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY, CALL 9‑1‑1
General Police Administration Phone:
(360) 385-2322
*This number forwards to JeffCom dispatch during non-business hours, weekends and holidays.
Business Hours:
Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
*Open Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fingerprinting available by appointment.
Address:
1925 Blaine Street, Suite 100, Port Townsend, WA 98368
