The Aberdeen Police Department was formally established in 1888 as the timber town developed. The department now serves approximately 17,000 residents across 12 square miles with 38 commissioned officers and 17 civilian staff members.
Aberdeen Police Department responds to nearly 26,000 incidents annually and books about 1,900 inmates into the in-house jail facility each year. The department provides 24-hour police services with a Records office open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM.
The department's mission statement emphasizes 'trusted problem-solving partnerships' and 'pride and excellence' in service. Located in Grays Harbor County near the Pacific Ocean, Aberdeen is 50 miles west of Olympia, Washington's capital city.