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Sumner saw another encouraging year for public safety in 2025, with overall reported crime dropping more than 30% compared with …
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As we begin a new school year tomorrow, student safety is a top priority. Make sure to review these back-to-school safety tips with your children.
1. Arrive and leave safely – Use designated walkways, cross at crosswalks, and follow traffic signals.
2. Follow school rules – Listen to teachers and staff, and obey classroom and campus rules.
3. Report concerns – Tell a trusted adult if you see bullying, suspicious behavior, or unsafe conditions.
4. Keep emergency contacts updated – Make sure the school has current contact information for your family.
5. Stay with friends – Walk in groups whenever possible, especially before or after school.
6. Avoid strangers – Never leave school with someone you do not know or without permission.
7. Use the internet safely – Never share personal information online, and report cyberbullying.
8. Keep personal belongings secure – Store valuables safely and avoid bringing unnecessary expensive items.
If we work together through education, communication and preparation, together we can ensure that this school year is a safe one.
1. Arrive and leave safely – Use designated walkways, cross at crosswalks, and follow traffic signals.
2. Follow school rules – Listen to teachers and staff, and obey classroom and campus rules.
3. Report concerns – Tell a trusted adult if you see bullying, suspicious behavior, or unsafe conditions.
4. Keep emergency contacts updated – Make sure the school has current contact information for your family.
5. Stay with friends – Walk in groups whenever possible, especially before or after school.
6. Avoid strangers – Never leave school with someone you do not know or without permission.
7. Use the internet safely – Never share personal information online, and report cyberbullying.
8. Keep personal belongings secure – Store valuables safely and avoid bringing unnecessary expensive items.
If we work together through education, communication and preparation, together we can ensure that this school year is a safe one.
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Sumner saw another encouraging year for public safety in 2025, with overall reported crime dropping more than 30% compared with 2024. At the same time, our department’s clearance rate improved from 17.8% to 22.2%, meaning our officers solved a greater percentage of reported crimes.
Some of the biggest improvements were in property crime:
• Motor vehicle theft down 57%
• Burglary down 24%
• Larceny/theft down 33%
• Property destruction down 41%
• Reported stolen-property losses fell from $4.09 million to $1.83 million
There is still work to do. Aggravated assaults, sexual assaults, and fraud increased in 2025, and our department has identified these as areas requiring continued attention.
Crime rates declined across all categories in Washington state in 2025, with reductions reported in murders, violent crime, and property crime. These findings come from the annual Crime in Washington Report (2025 Crime in Washington-compressed.pdf) compiled by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC). The report tracks crime and arrest data submitted by law enforcement agencies throughout Washington State.
Overall, the numbers show meaningful progress and reinforce the value of proactive policing, technology, strong investigations and partnerships with our community.
Some of the biggest improvements were in property crime:
• Motor vehicle theft down 57%
• Burglary down 24%
• Larceny/theft down 33%
• Property destruction down 41%
• Reported stolen-property losses fell from $4.09 million to $1.83 million
There is still work to do. Aggravated assaults, sexual assaults, and fraud increased in 2025, and our department has identified these as areas requiring continued attention.
Crime rates declined across all categories in Washington state in 2025, with reductions reported in murders, violent crime, and property crime. These findings come from the annual Crime in Washington Report (2025 Crime in Washington-compressed.pdf) compiled by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC). The report tracks crime and arrest data submitted by law enforcement agencies throughout Washington State.
Overall, the numbers show meaningful progress and reinforce the value of proactive policing, technology, strong investigations and partnerships with our community.
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