The Seattle Police Foundation is an organization whose website proclaims their mission to be ” to foster visible and direct community support for the Seattle Police Department by strengthening pride in and connection to the Department’s mission of excellence”. One of their ongoing projects is presenting a series of community events that give local businesses and residents a chance to get to know the police in their local precinct. This weekend’s “Picnic at the Precinct” takes place Saturday, September 8, from 1-4 p.m.at the West Precinct offices at 810 Virginia Street. They’re offering dancing, music, food, magic, balloons, raffles! and a chance to take a precinct tour.

The West Precinct encompasses downtown, Queen Anne and Magnolia