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District 2 Home Page

	Captain Stephen R. Burns

Under the leadership of Captain Stephen R. Burns, District 2 serves the most populated county in Washington with nearly 1.8 million residents and 1,372,161 licensed drivers. Interstates 5, 90, 405 and State Routes 520 and 167 are flooded every day by commuters going to work, students driving to the University of Washington, travelers flying in and out of Sea-Tac International Airport, sports fans going to watch events at Safeco Field, Key Arena, Qwest Field and Husky Stadium. District 2 is also home to:

Washington State Patrol Crime Laboratory
Port of Seattle
Washington State Convention Center
Starbuck’s Corporate Headquarters
Boeing Field, King County Airport
Coleman Ferry Terminal
Washington State Fire Training Academy
Microsoft Corporate Headquarters

Photo of I-5 through Seattle District 2 generates the most traffic related activity statewide in comparison to other WSP districts. Within District 2 alone, Troopers investigate 30% of Washington State’s collisions and conduct 29% of all self-initiated physical assists. The Communications Center in District 2 receives over thirty-thousand 911 calls per month ranging in variety from minor collisions to major traffic crimes in progress. These calls for service equate to 27% of the statewide total.

Captain Burns is both honored and humbled by the opportunity to lead the largest district in the state, "I am proud of the commissioned personnel and staff in this district for their daily commitment, dedication and professionalism while working in a stressful and high profile area."

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