Seattle Police Department gets leadership shakeup
Interim Seattle Police Chief Sue Rahr released a memo to her department Friday afternoon, announcing several major staffing changes.
Seattle Police Deputy Chief Barden to leave department
Interim Seattle Police Chief Sue Rahr emailed her department Friday afternoon, announcing several major staffing changes, including the departure of Deputy Chief Eric Barden.
Top contender emerges for Seattle's next police chief
Multiple sources are telling FOX 13 this week that Shon Barnes, the current chief of police in Madison, Wisconsin, is a top contender to be Seattle's next police chief.
Interim SPD Chief Sue Rahr announces Deputy Chief Barden’s departure
The department shakeup was announced via a memo.
Top contender emerges for Seattle's next police chief, sources say
Sources say he has gone through the vetting process.
Seattle police lieutenant alleges retaliation in complaint against city
Seattle Police Department Lieutenant John O'Neil filed a formal tort complaint against the city of Seattle, alleging retaliation, discrimination and harassment stemming from his enforcement of workplace accountability within the department.
Seattle police Lt. John O’Neil alleges retaliation in tort claim against city
SPD Lieutenant John O'Neil filed a formal tort complaint against the city of Seattle Monday, alleging retaliation, discrimination and harassment.
King County Jail removing misdemeanor booking restrictions
The King County Jail has removed booking restrictions for the Seattle Police Department that didn't allow officers to book criminals for misdemeanors.
Seattle police investigate separate, multiple stabbings in less than 24 hours
Seattle police are investigating multiple, separate stabbings that happened in less than 24 hours in the Chinatown-International District.
SPD investigates 3 separate stabbings in 24 hours
Seattle police are investigating multiple stabbings in Seattle's Chinatown-International District neighborhood.
Former SPD Chief Diaz files tort claim against city
In May, Harrell announced that he was replacing Adrian Diaz as police chief amid multiple allegations of sexual discrimination and retaliation.
Former Seattle Police Chief Diaz files $10M tort claim against city
Adrian Diaz is seeking $10 million in damages. Here is what he's claiming.
Former SPD Chief Adrian Diaz on leave
Former Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz, along with the department's Communications Director Jamie Tompkins, have been placed on paid administrative leave
Ex-Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz placed on leave
Former Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz, along with the department's Communications Director Jamie Tompkins, have been placed on paid administrative leave.
Ex-Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz placed on leave
Former Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz, along with the department's communications director, have been placed on paid administrative leave.
Seattle Police spend $120K on UK consultant ahead 2026 World Cup
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the horizon and an estimated 750,000 soccer fans expected to descend on Seattle, the police department is investing in new crowd control methods to manage the influx.
Seattle Police spend $120K on UK consultant ahead of 2026 World Cup
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the way and an estimated 750,000 soccer fans coming to Seattle, the police department is dropping $120,000 on a UK consultant with expertise in crowd control.
Seattle pushes for stricter regulations on police use of less-lethal force at protests
The proposed measure would prohibit the use of tools like pepper spray, tear gas, and batons unless there is an imminent risk of a riot, barricaded subject or hostage situation.
Seattle City Council greenlights $50K bonuses for police officers
In a 6–1 vote, the Seattle City Council approved a proposal to increase recruitment and retention bonuses for Seattle Police Department (SPD) officers, despite public backlash.
Seattle interim police chief's push to improve staffing
In an effort to improve staffing and efficiency, Seattle Police Department Interim Chief Sue Rahr is pushing for a bigger budget.