Official Video: Seattle Police Department Lip Sync Challenge

Seattle is a film and music town, so we made a music video.
A huge thank you to the people of Seattle. Without you, none of this would have been possible.
But the question remains, who do we challenge? Metropolitan Police Service, what you got?
#DowntownLipSync #CommunityPolicing

[@immahermit525]

*Seattle PD hears about lip-sync challenge* Seattle PD- “Hold my beer.”

[@johnsmith7911]

Cattus Viridis 😂

[@chrislindamood9378]

Hold my Starbucks!

[@neilallender8150]

👻😂👻

[@cameronsharp5548]

hahahahahahahahahahahaha truth

[@vanessarapp2912]

Seattle rocked the lip sync challenge. I love this video.

[@MatthewTafoya]

Im not from Seattle but DAAAAAAMN this is the best one out there. Represents the City, PD and the people as awesome!!!

[@mr.sketchy4283]

the song is also about Seattle

[@bemikentales2191]

yeah song is Macklemore to, from seattle and song is seattle.

[@bobbylikebob4536]

The CHP one is also great

[@jasonbrowning3743]

BLM caused the nations first black female police chief to be fired from Seattle PD just a year after this video was created. Downtown doesn't look like that anymore. People don't even get along here anymore. Washingtons democrat leadership and extreme leftist city council destroyed this once great city

[@CT-5736-Bladez]

We need to bring the lip sync challenge back Time for some positivity and humor. Civil unrest and a world wide pandemic brought humanity down to a dark place. We need our first responders These video brought the community together It didn’t matter your race you had fun

[@ipant1056]

Exactly

[@poohbearmom64]

AGREED 👍

[@pitchblack2304]

the number 1 comment, the best!. and I agree.

[@mamalioness7741]

ABSOLUTELY! It's unfortunate that George Floyd gave cops a bad rap. With all the horrible political crap going on, the country needs to brings some fun and joy back into our communities.

[@nancyogard6722]

We sure do. Need more moral buster for our officers

[@Jay_Rule]

Hands down, we won! SEATTLE!!!

[@andreaarellano4940]

Jay Rule no my home town KILLEEN TX won the lip sync battle

[@thinkkopigaming6327]

YES we did

[@MichaelRBurke]

A little town in Desert Hot Springs, California is aiming to BEAT YOU!!! ;D

[@mikep1885]

The CHP and Seattle PD are neck and neck to being because DAMN

[@anniesawyer4286]

LETS GET IT SEATTLE!!!!

[@wits_end2]

4 years later & still my favorite video

[@luckygurl70]

Best PD lip sync challenge video! Who is still watching in (almost) 2022?! Such a great and fitting song choice too. Excellent all around.

[@ramramonrainer6453]

Jesus I‘m from Germany and I got tears in my eyes because of this video... civilians participating with the police... why isn‘t there a PD like those in Germany... #lovepolice #thinblueline

[@user-nb4tn6se1b]

America's different

[@ramramonrainer6453]

Олечка П. different yes but still kind of Great 👌🏽 except trump... trump is just a fucking idiot and same with those trumpsupporters

[@zmc6774]

RamRamonRainer I proudly support trump and just because we have differences of opinions doesn’t mean you can call me an idiot

[@cravel7090]

Da sind wir einer Meinung !

[@debrawolleycrochet]

That's the whole idea to get police and citizens together to great a bound.

[@GreatIven]

clicked on the video, watched the video, bought tickets to seattle. Epic - big thumbs up from Germany

[@silverback1138]

I've spent most of my life around the greater Seattle area and go into the city several times a year. This is how I remember SPD. Despite everything happening today, this is a good representation of Chief Carmen Best and her officers. Love you guys.

[@jaysaini955]

Its now sh*t and we should do something about it.

[@MultiPurposeReviewer]

When I first saw this, the comments were disabled. Now I can finally say this: And that, Norfolk PD, is how it's done. Seriously, there's so many little nods to the original song, this was epic. You guys kicked ASS on this, and righted a historic wrong by actually filming it in Seattle! Thanks for all you do!

[@davidbroughall3782]

Still like Norfolk, Virginia's "Uptown Funk" better. This has slick editing and more participants, but Norfolk did theirs in one continuous shot, without cuts. Very hard to do.

[@achova]

Bravo to SPD for the fun outreach here. As a Seattle downtown business owner, I really appreciate the professionalism on the beat the fun outreach here. Keep up the great work everyone! Adam with SODO-Moto

[@heidimsw]

This was such an excellent production! ❤️ (It’s the only police lip sync challenge video I’ve shared on social media and I am not biased, as I live on the other side of the country). I can only imagine how difficult it was to coordinate everything and everyone involved in this project. At first, everyone had to study Macklemore’s video and memorize the lyrics. Then there was the task of reproducing much of the original scenes. You had to get clearance for the use of Safeco Field, Pike Place, etc., while fitting the filming into the tight date/time allotments they provided. Then you needed to gather hundreds of people together for lip synching, dancing, etc. You even managed to sneak in celebs like King Felix and Lenny (among others) for cameos! I know this production had to be done during the mutual *free time* of everyone who volunteered to appear. (To the commenters wondering if their “tax dollars” funded this 🙄, ALL of the nationwide police lip sync videos were created, directed, filmed and produced by people *donating* their off-duty and free time to the projects). This production was certainly no easy task, but the finished product is professional-grade and so engaging! I’ve watched it over and over. 😊 It was well worth all the hard work. In my opinion, Seattle definitely WON the lip sync challenge! Congrats to the SPD, SFD, and the people of Seattle!

[@connorstohl6050]

There is still a cost barrier to it though. I know most departments that don't have giant budgets aren't willing to do one because of the price tag.

[@missrayelyn3045]

@@connorstohl6050 This wasnt funded by tax payers.

[@Wladislav]

2:30 Uh, hello Reggie.

[@PIKMINROCK1]

On the Labo Piano no less.

[@leerw]

Sorry, who is Reggie?

[@dom604]

leerw Nintendo of America's president

[@foxmcfog7809]

leerw The president of Nintendo of America. He became a meme for his lines such as ''my body is ready''.

[@RobbieForReal]

Not CEO, but COO.

[@mikey69j]

Being from Detroit MI area, I've been binge watching these and been sending these to my Father-In-Law who is a retired Police Officer. You guys have really stepped up and I have to say probably one of the best ones so far. Thank you for your service and stay safe out there!

[@juniorcazares2753]

Got #1

[@deceivinglooks77]

Check out Merced Police Department!

[@dehartfamily3091]

Can we please bring this back? Damn it all, we need this now more than ever

[@spikedclown3163]

Dear cops from over the sea ...keep fighting the good fight! From the UK 🇬🇧

[@Love4Choi]

Actually a really good representation of the Seattle vibe.

[@ejwats101_3]

Definitely. I love Seattle

[@chuckruckus3648]

@@ejwats101_3 how’s it going now?

[@ejwats101_3]

@@chuckruckus3648 not as good

[@eiansparks4700]

damn banana. ftp

[@kamaaina3236]

I watched it to see "the vibe". A friend suggested that I move to Seattle once, knowing the type of person that I am, they thought I'd love it.

[@nanciedavis-herreraprezai861]

The bluest sky's you will ever see on the SUNNY DAYS IN SEATTLE... AND THE BEST OF THE BEST. HAPPY UNIFORMS.

[@swfcindy]

Seattle, y'all got SWAG!!! Love this one!! Well done!

[@eiansparks4700]

They're corrupt tyrants

[@lisalinegar]

Yessssss. Thank you so much for participating and putting it out there. I love everything about this! You ladies and gents are legit bad ass. Thank you for your service.

[@samsmusichub]

Ditto! this is one of the best videos EVER!

[@northwestborn]

It only took two years to go from this to CHOP

[@bemikentales2191]

sad really...humans suck. glad i'm not one.

[@jaysaini955]

Finally someone called us out.

[@TheB00tyWarrior]

Summer of love. Don't ask any questions about the burning cop cars, the rapper who got a million dollar "scholarship" from Microsoft, the racially segregated 8 blocks of "mostly peaceful" songs and dance

[@pamallinder3287]

My saviors ❤

[@diane9812]

Honestly, the entire thing seemed a bit ridiculous. I completely support protesting the police, but that area was filled with transplants.

[@standingintheshadows]

Watching this today and thinking about you guys. Putting it all over Facebook, hoping people remember how much you love this city. Hang in there. 🖤💙🖤

[@Kozralex]

Reggie with a piano on his leggies at 2:30

[@Kunio]

Just realized it's a Labo

[@cfsotto]

My God ... this is amazing! I am a former police officer in Buenos Aires (Argentina) and I think this could never be possible here. You are wonderful. All of you .... The whole city .. !! I send you all my love and blessing...!!

[@jcschweiz9562]

Absolutely loved it. Stay strong stay safe we're behind you all and grateful for what you do for us.

[@sgwoopass]

How quickly people forget...RESPECT!

[@Luna-li4ot]

By far the best video out there. Love the comradery amongst each other, video creativity, and community involvement. Way to go Seattle PD!

[@GamesbyMarcWolff]

Love to you all in the Seattle PD from Portland #BacktheBlue

[@Kunio]

(Recording finished) Ok, that's all the time I've got. I gotta get back to playing Animal Crossing: New Leaf on my Nintendo 3DS.

[@tdelphia1]

YES, Seattle! Woo-hoo, this is so awesome! (Seattle DOES win!)

[@12thFan23]

Those were good times. Clearly the best of the rest SPD! Thanks for entertaining us. Hang in there SPD. Stay safe. Love from a NW Washington officer

[@AtreidesHeir]

I've been watching all the lip synch challenges and this one is BY FAR is the best. They look like they're having a blast and involved the community. I watch it at least once a day and it never fails to put me in a good mood and make me smile. I watched the interview for all these amazing people and they seem pretty awesome.

[@joes.2755]

Wow, this is far and away the best one of these videos I have seen so far. Huge props to Seattle PD and all involved in making it!!

[@Alexa-uo9dk]

I lived 20-40 minutes from Seattle my whole life and I’m proud of it!! I’m about to go over there today hope I get to see this type of energy from y’all like I see every time I go!!

[@EvergreenTransit]

This is an absolutely fantastic video! The fact that you included well-known locals of the city (Reggie at 2:30) AND had multiple parades down city streets shows the dedication to the video.

[@DigitalLazarus]

Fish Tossers! Space Needle! Monorail! Safeco Field! Oh my!

[@djjones1065]

Ewan McEwan AKA home sweet home. I love being from Seattle Washington. Living in the great Pacific Northwest is the best. West coast best coast

[@madmadigans6675]

Here in Seattle and so super proud to be from the best place in the world! PNW❤️ glad they did a Macklemore song too because he from Seattle, WA

[@paperlacedreams1308]

Love this!!! One of my top 3 videos in this challenge. Love seeing the PD and people from the community together having fun. Thats what it’s all about. People of Seattle- You did good! Awesome job!!! 👍❤️

[@ekaterinas8796]

Congrats Seattle VERY WELL DONE! Hi from Germany!

[@iansax9619]

I know I’m late, but growing up in Seattle, this video makes me so god damn happy! I love watching it! This is what Seattle and the people are all about! Not what your seeing on tv!

[@jaysaini955]

Bruh just stop I got to WSU, I know what I see.

[@leerw]

HOF Walter Jones chucking an fish to King Felix, and his smile, was the best part. Enjoyed seeing 2 time HOF Lenny Wilkens popping in!

[@opusliveson]

Awesome Video! Seattle's Finest Men and Women in Blue😎BUT the one thing that would have Really put this Video Over The Top was a cameo by Seattle's own Macklemore😏

[@tinkermonkey59]

opusliveson I still swear that's him in the band leader outfit at 2:32

[@peterbugbee9734]

This is definitely not Macklemore.

[@hollylackey2874]

Who would’ve ever thought it would be hotter in Seattle than it is in SE Texas!!! #winning!

[@davisms503]

Sad thing is that most of the young officers in this video no longer work for SPD, including the Chief, due to things that had nothing to do with Seattle to begin with. Absolutely tragic.....

[@Midland4341]

One of the best pieces of subtle shade in the video was the fact Norfolk PD challenged Seattle and they threw in 3 former Norfolk officers with their old NPD uniforms and items at the “you don’t want no beef boy” line. Classic.

[@bobafettsbiggestfan9009]

This lifted my spirits, Go Seattle! The Best in the West 🥰

[@dmh-177]

Seattle has won period.

[@teresaleake4777]

Thanks again for your service and God bless you all law enforcement and be safe

[@ImmaQT2]

i might be a lil bias but c'mon thou, this was amazing! born & raised in the Seattle area

[@NezPerceBabe]

I can watch this over and over again!!!!

[@movizdar8818]

omg i have been binge watching these videos. This is hands down the best!!! Love from LA!!

[@BoTalksGamer]

2:30 MY DAD

[@dennisdaniels8266]

Congratulations to the men and women who protect and served with the Seattle Police Department!

[@marine052520031]

Wow that's like Professional work on that video.. Awesome!!! Lots of work into the making.!!

[@winstonsuz]

great job!!! nice song selection! Thank you all for your service and dedication to your community. Stay safe!

[@nobodytherebel6152]

A lot of Police Departments: We made an awesome lip sync! We are 100% going win. Seattle PD: Hold my donut

[@SBQDawn]

It's a little concerning how much fun you all are having with this LOLOL Great Job !!!!

[@pinkyman5155]

Must admit the best I've seen, the syncing was great, well done ! Looked like everyone was having a good time :-)

[@Mistilou]

Hands down THE BEST YET!!!! GREAT JOB guys!!❤! I SO wanna GO there and join you!!!

[@6stringwood]

This department proves their exceptional performances here and on our streets protecting the citizens of Seattle! Thanks too for your service!

[@stevenjames1138]

Great job, Seattle PD! Proud of you all! Seattle PD FTW! Shared on Facebook.

[@ryangarbett1576]

Back the blue

[@CityWhisperer]

This has to be by far the best PD lip sync. Congrats, great video!

[@TheOhLeahChronicles]

This video gave me goosebumps. Love our men and women in blue!

[@jaytee2642]

OhLeahLRae Have you seen the CHP video? It's pretty damned awesome! 👍🏻

[@TheOhLeahChronicles]

Which one lol

[@jaytee2642]

OhLeahLRae I don't know how to post a link on my phone. Title is 'CHP Lip Sync Challenge' and the channel is 'California Highway Patrol '.

[@Kotaro1326]

This one of Merced’s finest is pretty damn awesome too!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIGaiX6ZfKmFgJI

[@heidimsw]

I love the CHP video! I still think Seattle's is THE winner by a mile, though.

[@Alaws32]

I am still kicking myself in the head for this one. I get off work within walking distance of pike place, I see the crowd around the fisher throwers is abnormally large. I wonder what is going on, next thing i know I see the Mariner Moose. All I think was, "huh....must be some promo gimmick they're doing." LOL NOPE.

[@MissEnna48]

This has been added to my Faves. So good! DAMN! I'd follow you guys downtown, fo sho! lol

[@BFaluup]

Very well done..I work in Seattle and never seen this video till now. Someone put in a lot of effort and it was awesome.

[@cbrbikerdaz]

Absolute Excellent. I won't ever forget this one. Loved it. X Best Wishes to ya All xxx

[@raemariewithscentsy6236]

Congrats on the win SeattlePD! Thank you for your hard work and dedication and putting your lives on the front line to keep Seattle Safe! Go Hawks!

[@user-dm1ll5ld5u]

Hands down the best police lip sync video. True to the original Macklemore music video, and then blended police and community together. Well done SPD, well done.

[@poohbearmom64]

This is still one of the top best professionally orchestrated productions ****

[@daconad0721]

Great job with the video! The talent never ceases to amaze me!

[@kevinnapier1014]

ALRIGHT ALRIGHT!!!!!! NOW THAT IS THE BEST LIP-SYNC CHALLENGE VIDEO I HAVE EVER SEEN!!!!!!!!!!!

[@FamilyReunionPhotography]

Awesome job! Way to represent! Having a blast watching the police lip sync battles, you guys won in my book. Bravo!

[@Immrbrighttside]

I've watched just about every video and you guys hands down beat out the competition

[@aurymoore9521]

I watch this video all the time! It brings me such joy! To know that u all put out a call to the community and to know they responded in masses makes the heart feel good. I don’t understand how it didn’t win. The difficulty of being able to lip sync to this song, the energy, the cameos and the video production! All amazing. (And the humor! Outstanding) couldn’t be more proud of the SPD representing! 💜💜💜

[@marig7640]

I thought they did win! Who won?

[@gamingfire9046]

This is one of the best Lip sync videos i watch. Good job and keep up the work.

[@lesliehouston9195]

Love it!! Truly awesome. Thank you for all you do!

[@Mkeegs79]

I watched countless videos of these. There are plenty of good ones, yours is one of my favorites. Stay safe out there!

[@giovannisantos9062]

This is the best one I have seen!! Great job. I show it to everyone I can

[@ShellymanStudios]

I want to move to Seattle.

[@tailpipe_pf]

You should it’s great here

[@dollazNzentz]

Shellyman Studios love the city. Hate the price.

[@boffo4261]

Shellyman Studios there is a bunch of cars and trash

[@ShellymanStudios]

Samuel500s Wolfe I don’t see a lot of trash, I’m stalking this city hard.

[@wwjoshdew]

as someone that lived in Kirkland... also, the traffic... oh god, the traffic. A 6 mile trip to walmart took an hour with all the stopped traffic.

[@dorothy7968]

I had never seen any of these until one popped up today & I’ve watched quite a few since. This one is the best one I’ve seen so far. Y’all put a lot of time & work into this & it shows. Idk who won but y’all are #1 as far as I’m concerned. Thank you for all you do every day & thank you for making me smile! 👍👏🏆🇺🇸

[@justinl7124]

You guys were great. Seriously, wonderful effort.

[@ladyshadowwolf9383]

This is awesome!!! Seattle PD rules! It's kick ass awesome to see that the men and women in blue can let loose. Seeing that they involved so many of those who live in Seattle rocks! Congrats to Seattle PD

[@tracyroberts6800]

Best lip syncing video still. We need to get another one done. It was good to be part of the filming.

[@honey9186]

I’ve seen a lot and crickey, this have got to be the best one 🤗🤗🤗 Well done you lot. I wish the coppers in the UK would do the same 😂😂😂

[@floradomingo3038]

My police department which is the Seattle is the best!!

[@EbolaGW]

2:30 His body was ready

[@nancyogard6722]

I never get tired of watching this. So clever.

[@rosemonaghan4109]

GREAT JOB SPD!!! You all killed it and I think it will take a miracle for another PD to match yours!

[@kevinmaguire1686]

I'm from Glasgow, Scotland but i'm loving all these battles. KEEP EM COMIN' BOYS!!!

[@mirandaboettger3554]

Best #lipsyncbattle by far!

[@darlenerichard1589]

What a delightful way to introduce the hearts of those who wear the uniforms to protect and guard our freedoms. Please take care and know our nation would not be able to survive and thrive without your many sacrifices ...and your rhythm! Thank you for all you do! And for demonstrating such community spirit! How blessed Seattle is!

[@vino3741]

Best lip sync video! Great song, great city, great production! Simply well done. Thanks for that! I'd love to know if Macklemore commented on this.

[@jerradgleason9914]

I used to love Seattle! Never had a bad contact there. Helped an officer once

[@dianag9066]

Absolute BEST! Way to represent, Seattle! 👍💗🎤💧

[@jking5907]

This is terrific!! You guys rock!!! And thank you for your service!!

[@TheRickWalters]

Hell yeah. Stay UP SPD.

[@brendaruscigno3006]

I love the part when the little boy hits the wolf with the bubble wand. LOL

[@joepennant]

"There's layers to this ish, player. Tiramasu. Tiramasu." The 'Sleepless in Seattle' reference always crax me up. ---------------------- Ive watched this video a thousand times, it truly is a love letter to the people, diverse ethos and the whole city of Seattle, even tho it is set in the downtown area. (There is even a personal reference for me in here, there are 2 Evanston Township HS classmates of mine who are SPD officers in this video.) This brings a teary smile to my face every damned time I watch it.

[@annedugier8834]

Unfreakinbelievable! I have seen them all and this one wins! Awesome job!