Administrative Services

Each year, the Renton Police Department hosts dozens of events and engagement opportunities for our community members. Whether you want to stop by for Coffee with a Cop or take part in our annual Community Police Academy or Youth Academy, we would love to meet you. Our officers and community engagement team are at Renton River Days, National Night Out, and of course, Battle of the Badges. We also host the Shred-a-thon & RX Take Back event each spring.

Visit the Community Engagement webpage for a full list of activities.

The Public Information Officer (PIO) is the main police department contact for the media and assists members of the department's social media team in getting information out to the media and public.

The PIO also responds to crime scenes and events when there is a significant interest to the public in order to provide timely, accurate information.

Members of the media may contact a PIO at policepio@rentonwa.gov.

Renton Police Department operates an Electronic Home Detention (EHD) program and a 24/7 alcohol monitoring program that provides an alternative to incarceration for non-violent offenders.

With approval of any sentencing court, Renton's program is available to all eligible offenders.

The EHD program allows individuals to be confined to their home with the exception of authorized absences, such as work or court-ordered treatment programs.

Participants are carefully screened before being placed on this program, and once accepted, are monitored at all times.

In addition to the tax savings for Renton citizens, this program is beneficial because it serves as a deterrent for criminals and requires the offender to remain in their home unless going to an authorized site.

Electronic home detention enables individuals to continue their employment, attend court appearances, address family concerns, and fulfill other responsibilities. Participants are required to maintain sobriety and continue with counseling or treatment as required by the court.

The basic EHD monitoring fee is $15 per day, and applicants must pay a $25 non-refundable application fee.

The basic 24/7 alcohol monitoring fee is $10 per day. There may be additional fees for cellular monitors, EHD alcohol monitoring, or applicants sentenced by courts other than Renton Municipal Court.

Applications may be obtained at Renton City Hall.

Renton Police Department is always looking for men and women to help continue a tradition of giving the City of Renton the best possible law enforcement service. Check out the Police Careers webpage for more information. You can send questions to our recruiting department by email at police hiring or call 425-430-7595.