Seattle's search for next police chief involves public input, community outreach
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson gave an update on the city's ongoing search for a new police chief, saying they are just a “few months” away from filling the position.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson gave an update on the city's ongoing search for a new police chief, saying they are just a “few months” away from filling the position.
Seattle City Council discusses proposed police budget increase
Mayor Katie Wilson's proposed budget for the Seattle Police Department was laid out for the Seattle City Council on Thursday, including a $68 million increase that will primarily cover officer wage increases.
Mayor Katie Wilson's proposed budget for the Seattle Police Department was laid out for the Seattle City Council on Thursday, including a $68 million increase that will primarily cover officer wage increases.
Seattle Police Department budget proposal
More money woes for the Seattle Police Department budget.
More money woes for the Seattle Police Department budget.
High ranking SPD Lt. seeks millions in damages claiming racial discrimination and retaliation
A high-ranking Seattle police officer has filed a $3 million claim against the city, alleging racial discrimination, harassment and retaliation.
A high-ranking Seattle police officer has filed a $3 million claim against the city, alleging racial discrimination, harassment and retaliation.
Mayor Katie Wilson denies Deputy Mayor delayed police briefing
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is pushing back against claims that her administration delayed a police press conference following the deadly Bite of Seattle shooting.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is pushing back against claims that her administration delayed a police press conference following the deadly Bite of Seattle shooting.
Seattle police overpaid $13 million due to payroll error
The City of Seattle overpaid more than $13 million to over 900 police employees due to what is being described as a "payroll calculation error."
The City of Seattle overpaid more than $13 million to over 900 police employees due to what is being described as a "payroll calculation error."
Seattle Police Department overpaid $13M due to payroll error, city says
The Seattle Mayor's Office says they are working to recover $13.1 million in overpayments made to the police department back in June.
The Seattle Mayor's Office says they are working to recover $13.1 million in overpayments made to the police department back in June.
Family files $30M tort claim over fatal Seattle police shooting
The family of a man killed by Seattle police in a precinct parking lot last year has filed a $30 million tort claim against the city, alleging officers acted negligently and violated crisis response protocols during a mental health emergency.
The family of a man killed by Seattle police in a precinct parking lot last year has filed a $30 million tort claim against the city, alleging officers acted negligently and violated crisis response protocols during a mental health emergency.
Family files $30 million tort claim against Seattle for deadly police shooting
A local family is demanding $30 million from the city of Seattle after police shot and killed a man in a precinct parking lot in 2025, with attorneys claiming the officers were negligent while dealing with the man in crisis.
A local family is demanding $30 million from the city of Seattle after police shot and killed a man in a precinct parking lot in 2025, with attorneys claiming the officers were negligent while dealing with the man in crisis.
Seattle Mayor's Office seeks feedback in search for new police chief
The Mayor's Office is making progress on the search for the next Seattle Police Department chief.
The Mayor's Office is making progress on the search for the next Seattle Police Department chief.
Seattle residents invited to give input on search for police chief
Seattle residents have been invited to share their perspective and give their input on what the city should prioritize in its search for the next police chief of the Seattle Police Department.
Seattle residents have been invited to share their perspective and give their input on what the city should prioritize in its search for the next police chief of the Seattle Police Department.
Seattle police, city leaders push back on Mayor Wilson's proposed budget
The Seattle Police Department takes up $557 million dollars of the proposed $9.1 billion city budget, but they say it's simply not enough to guarantee public safety.
The Seattle Police Department takes up $557 million dollars of the proposed $9.1 billion city budget, but they say it's simply not enough to guarantee public safety.
Seattle deputy mayor blamed for 5-hour delay in Bite of Seattle briefing
Seattle Police Assistant Chief Tyrone Davis, who was in charged of SPD the weekend of the deadly bite of Seattle shooting, said he was ready to release information to the public an hour and a half after the shooting, but was told by Deputy Mayor Brian Surratt to wait.
Seattle Police Assistant Chief Tyrone Davis, who was in charged of SPD the weekend of the deadly bite of Seattle shooting, said he was ready to release information to the public an hour and a half after the shooting, but was told by Deputy Mayor Brian Surratt to wait.
Seattle police testify on Bite of Seattle shooting briefing delays
Seattle police leaders pointed the finger at Deputy Mayor Brian Surratt as the reason behind the 5-hour delay in getting information out to the public regarding the Bite of Seattle shooting that killed three people and injured four others during a busy food festival at Seattle Center.
Seattle police leaders pointed the finger at Deputy Mayor Brian Surratt as the reason behind the 5-hour delay in getting information out to the public regarding the Bite of Seattle shooting that killed three people and injured four others during a busy food festival at Seattle Center.
SPD releases text messages from Bite of Seattle shooting
Newly released internal text messages from the Seattle Police Department reveal what caused the delay in the release of public information and why it took them over five hours to hold a press conference.
Newly released internal text messages from the Seattle Police Department reveal what caused the delay in the release of public information and why it took them over five hours to hold a press conference.
'Please wait for her': Seattle mayor delayed Bite of Seattle shooting briefing, texts show
Internal text messages from the Bite of Seattle shooting reveal police were told to wait for Mayor Katie Wilson before a planned media briefing.
Internal text messages from the Bite of Seattle shooting reveal police were told to wait for Mayor Katie Wilson before a planned media briefing.
Seattle police delay releasing messages after Bite of Seattle shooting
A data dump from Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's office revealed texts on the day of the Bite of Seattle shooting, which killed three and injured several others at a packed food festival. Now, the Seattle Police Department says it's delaying releasing their own messages as the investigation remains ongoing.
A data dump from Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's office revealed texts on the day of the Bite of Seattle shooting, which killed three and injured several others at a packed food festival. Now, the Seattle Police Department says it's delaying releasing their own messages as the investigation remains ongoing.
SPD delays release of internal texts from Bite of Seattle case
The decision marks a reversal from earlier in the week, when Sayles indicated the records would be released by Friday in response to public disclosure requests.
The decision marks a reversal from earlier in the week, when Sayles indicated the records would be released by Friday in response to public disclosure requests.
Seattle Police to increase presence downtown, Belltown after recent violence
The Seattle Police Department will be increasing its presence in Seattle, including downtown and the Belltown areas, after a recent wave of violence in the city.
The Seattle Police Department will be increasing its presence in Seattle, including downtown and the Belltown areas, after a recent wave of violence in the city.
Seattle police say it will release Bite of Seattle emergency messages
The Seattle Police Department expects to release internal records and text messages detailing its emergency response to the Bite of Seattle shooting by the end of this week, according to Interim Police Chief Andre Sayles.
The Seattle Police Department expects to release internal records and text messages detailing its emergency response to the Bite of Seattle shooting by the end of this week, according to Interim Police Chief Andre Sayles.