The King County Sheriff’s Precincts in Maple Valley and Kenmore will close their doors to the public starting Monday, Dec. 5.

These precincts will be combined with other facilities in the next few weeks.  The Maple Valley Precinct serves unincorporated areas east and southeast of Renton

The closure is part of an effort by the Sheriff’s Office to save money and move deputies closer to the citizens and communities they serve,  according to a Sheriff Office’s press release.

Sheriff Sue Rahr estimates the moves will save King County taxpayers more than $8 million over the next 20 years by closing these facilities. 

“We are saving money, strengthening our relationships with our contract city partners, and improving our access and visibility for the benefit of the citizens of King County,” said Rahr. 

The Maple Valley Precinct will be combined with the City of Covington and is expected to be open by Jan. 1. The Kenmore Precinct will move to Sammamish City Hall and will be open by February 1.    Services that have traditionally been provided to the public at the precincts such as concealed pistol licenses (CPL) and fingerprinting will be temporarily available at other locations until the moves are complete. 

 The Burien and SeaTac Precincts will provide fingerprinting and concealed pistol licenses for individuals who would normally have gone to the Maple Valley Precinct.  The public needs to make an appointment first .

The SeaTac Police Station is located at 4800 S. 188^th St.  You can make an appointment by call (206) 973-4900. The Burien Police Station is located at 14905 6^th Ave. SW.  You can make an appointment by calling (206) 296-3333.

 Anyone who uses the Kenmore Precinct may go to the Shoreline Precinct for fingerprinting and concealed pistol licenses. Shoreline provides these services on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays by appointment only.  The Shoreline Station is located at 1206 N. 185 St.  You can make an appointment by calling (206) 801-2710.  

 The downtown Sheriff’s Office located at the King County Courthouse also provides fingerprinting and concealed pistol licenses on a walk in basis.  The address is 516 3^rd Ave. Suite 150 located on the first floor of the courthouse.

 For more help or information call (206) 296-4155.