Residential Crime Prevention- Neighborhood Block Watch & Apartment Watch 

The Federal Way Police Department partners with Neighborhoods, HOA's and Apartment communities to help establish block watch programs. A Block Watch program is just a group of neighbors who are all committed to watching out for one another, their neighborhood and partnering with the police department. If you are interested in setting up a block watch program in your neighborhood, please reach out to Tiffany Clemmings, Community Engagement Coordinator. 

Crime Prevention Information for the Community

The following Crime Prevention presentations are available to community members upon request:

  • Social Media and Online Safety
  • Personal Safety Strategies for All
  • Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design: How to Burglar Proof your Home
  • Fraud and Scam Prevention Strategies that Work

Community Academy ( now open until November 3, 2026) 

The Federal Way Police Department Community Academy, formerly known as the Citizens Academy, gives community members an opportunity to learn more about FWPD, meet members of the department, and get a closer look at the work we do throughout Federal Way. The five-week program includes presentations, demonstrations, tours and opportunities to learn about different areas of the Police Department.

The 2027 Community Academy runs January 6–February 3, 2027, Wednesdays from 6:30–8:30 p.m. Participants must attend all five sessions.

Applications are now open and spots are limited. Applications are first come, first served and may close early once all spots are filled. To request an application, please email Tiffany Clemmings at Tiffany.Clemmings@FederalWayWA.gov or call 253-835-6707.

Residential Crime Prevention Contact:

Tiffany Clemmings

Community Engagement Coordinator

Email

Business Crime Prevention  
 

Safe City Federal Way is a nonprofit organization that promotes information sharing via the Safe City website to prevent and solve crime in the business community.

Business Crime Prevention Seminars

  • Bank Robbery Prevention
  • Burglary Prevention
  • Fraud Prevention
  • Personal Safety
  • Shoplift Prevention
 
Business Crime Prevention Contact:
 
Jennifer Villanueva 
 
Crime Analyst and Prevention Program Coordinator - Business
 
Email
 

Location:
33325 8th Ave. S, Suite 101
Federal Way, WA  98003