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Aberdeen PD Establishes 1888

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

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The Aberdeen Police Department was formally established in the developing timber town in 1888.

Today the department has 38 commissioned officers and 17 civilian staff members, serving our community of approximately 17,000 residents occupying over 12 square miles.

📄 Source: Local Government — https://aberdeenwa.gov/police

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Aberdeen PD Establishes 1888“The Aberdeen Police Department was formally established in the developing timber town in 1888.”
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Aberdeen Police Department formally established in 1888, serving 17,000 residents with 38 officers.“The Aberdeen Police Department was formally established in the developing timber town in 1888. Today the department has 38 commissioned officers and 17 civilian staff members, serving our community of approximately 17,000 residents occupying over 12 square miles.”
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The Aberdeen Police Department was formally established in the developing timber town in 1888.“The Aberdeen Police Department was formally established in the developing timber town in 1888.”
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Today the department has 38 commissioned officers and 17 civilian staff members, serving our community of approximately 17,000 residents occupying over 12 square miles.“Today the department has 38 commissioned officers and 17 civilian staff members, serving our community of approximately 17,000 residents occupying over 12 square miles.”

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ON-LINE Non-Emergency ReportingRequest a Vacation House WatchApply for or Renew Concealed Pistol LicenseAberdeen Jail Roster Mission Statement:As Guardians of our community, we are committed to achieving trusted problem-solving partnerships, always ready to serve, with pride and excellence. Welcome to the Aberdeen Police Department’s website. This website will provide you with an opportunity to learn more about us and some of the various services we provide.The Aberdeen Police Department was formally established in the developing timber town in 1888. Today the department has 38 commissioned officers and 17 civilian staff members, serving our community of approximately 17,000 residents occupying over 12 square miles. On average we respond to nearly 26,000 incidents and book approximately 1,900 inmates into our in-house jail facility each year.Located in picturesque Grays Harbor County near the beautiful Pacific Ocean, Aberdeen is only 50 miles west of Olympia (the Washington State Capital) and the I-5 corridor. We provide 24-hour police services, and our Records office is open 8 AM to 4 PM Monday through Friday to serve you. If you need to speak with an officer after hours (or on the weekend), you can call the Grays Harbor Dispatch Center’s non-emergency number (360-533-8765) and an officer will be dispatched to contact you. Contact Us:Aberdeen Police Department210 E. Market St.Aberdeen WA, 98520360-533-3180 Government Websites by CivicPlus® Loading