Seattle Mayor Harrell launches sexual assault investigation panel to assist police
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell on Thursday announced the formation of an advisory panel to help manage sexual assault investigations.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell on Thursday announced the formation of an advisory panel to help manage sexual assault investigations.
Sawant says feces thrown at her home repeatedly, claims Seattle Police 'failing to investigate' threats
City Councilmember Kshama Sawant wrote a letter to officials claiming the Seattle Police Department (SPD) was “failing to investigate” several escalating threats made against her, including feces being thrown at her home repeatedly.
City Councilmember Kshama Sawant wrote a letter to officials claiming the Seattle Police Department (SPD) was “failing to investigate” several escalating threats made against her, including feces being thrown at her home repeatedly.
Seattle Police officer-in-training placed on unpaid leave for alleged cyberstalking
A Seattle Police officer-in-training was placed on unpaid leave for allegedly cyberstalking a woman for nearly a year after they went on one date in 2021.
A Seattle Police officer-in-training was placed on unpaid leave for allegedly cyberstalking a woman for nearly a year after they went on one date in 2021.
Violent week a grim sign as targeted killings of police rise
The shooting deaths of two Connecticut officers and wounding of a third punctuated an especially violent week for police across the U.S. and fit into a grim pattern: Even as more officers left their jobs in the past two years, the number targeted and killed rose.
The shooting deaths of two Connecticut officers and wounding of a third punctuated an especially violent week for police across the U.S. and fit into a grim pattern: Even as more officers left their jobs in the past two years, the number targeted and killed rose.
Review slams Seattle police response to 2020 protest zone
Poor communication, deception, bad judgment and a lack of leadership contributed to tension, violence and killings in Seattle in 2020, according to a review of the city’s response to racial injustice demonstrations that year.
Poor communication, deception, bad judgment and a lack of leadership contributed to tension, violence and killings in Seattle in 2020, according to a review of the city’s response to racial injustice demonstrations that year.
Seattle arson investigators believe 7 fires were intentionally set in a single day
Police and investigators believe a series of fires that popped up in areas around Pioneer Square and the Chinatown-International District earlier this week were all set on purpose.
Police and investigators believe a series of fires that popped up in areas around Pioneer Square and the Chinatown-International District earlier this week were all set on purpose.
Man pleads guilty to bringing 12 Molotov cocktails to protest at Seattle PD union HQ
A Renton man has pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of destructive devices and admitted to bringing a box of 12 Molotov cocktails to protest at the Seattle Police Officers Guild (SPOG) building in 2020.
A Renton man has pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of destructive devices and admitted to bringing a box of 12 Molotov cocktails to protest at the Seattle Police Officers Guild (SPOG) building in 2020.
Seattle police staffing drops to 30-year low, officers leaving in 'droves' after defunding
The president of the Washington State Fraternal Order of Police said Tuesday that "enough is enough" as Seattle struggles with its lowest police staffing in 30 years.
The president of the Washington State Fraternal Order of Police said Tuesday that "enough is enough" as Seattle struggles with its lowest police staffing in 30 years.
Mayor Bruce Harrell unveils 3 finalists for Seattle Police Chief
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has announced the three finalists for the position of Seattle Police Chief following a nationwide search.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has announced the three finalists for the position of Seattle Police Chief following a nationwide search.
'Justice crisis'; Staffing shortages affect criminal justice, say WA law enforcement unions
The three presidents of King County’s largest law enforcement unions are calling on lawmaker to “take the politics out of justice system,” claiming staffing shortages are jeopardizing a victim’s right to justice.
The three presidents of King County’s largest law enforcement unions are calling on lawmaker to “take the politics out of justice system,” claiming staffing shortages are jeopardizing a victim’s right to justice.
City Council approves Seattle Police hiring incentives
After months of tenuous debate, the Seattle City Council voted 7-3 to approve a slate in hiring and retention incentives for the Seattle Police Department.
After months of tenuous debate, the Seattle City Council voted 7-3 to approve a slate in hiring and retention incentives for the Seattle Police Department.
Behind The Badge: Get to know Seattle Police interim chief Adrian Diaz
FOX 13 news anchor Jamie Tompkins took a unique “ride along” with Diaz to better understand the goals and challenges the department faces, his message to officers and why he wants to continue to lead SPD.
FOX 13 news anchor Jamie Tompkins took a unique “ride along” with Diaz to better understand the goals and challenges the department faces, his message to officers and why he wants to continue to lead SPD.
Seattle Police hiring incentive package yet to pass in city council
Millions of dollars in incentives could lure hundreds of new recruits into the Seattle Police Department.
Millions of dollars in incentives could lure hundreds of new recruits into the Seattle Police Department.
Police investigate after a man was shot by alleged car prowlers in West Seattle
Police are searching for two suspects after a man was shot in the back in West Seattle Saturday morning.
Police are searching for two suspects after a man was shot in the back in West Seattle Saturday morning.
Police investigate fatal shooting in Seattle's Mount Baker neighborhood
An investigation is underway after a man was found dead with a gunshot wound in Seattle's Mount Baker neighborhood Saturday morning.
An investigation is underway after a man was found dead with a gunshot wound in Seattle's Mount Baker neighborhood Saturday morning.
Mayor Harrell issues executive order to tackle backlog of violent crime investigations
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell issued an executive order to resolve outstanding sexual assault cases and better support their survivors.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell issued an executive order to resolve outstanding sexual assault cases and better support their survivors.
King County Prosecutor reviews Charleena Lyles inquest findings, agrees officers were justified
The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office reviewed the findings of the inquest into the death of Charleena Lyles, agreeing there is no evidence to prove officers carried out criminal conduct.
The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office reviewed the findings of the inquest into the death of Charleena Lyles, agreeing there is no evidence to prove officers carried out criminal conduct.
Gino Betts announced as new director of Seattle's Office of Police Accountability
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced Gino Betts as the next director for the city's Office of Police Accountability (OPA).
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced Gino Betts as the next director for the city's Office of Police Accountability (OPA).
Seattle mayor, police chief announce $2M recruitment plan, but no cash incentive to keep officers
City officials said staffing with the Seattle Police Department is at its lowest levels in more than 30 years. More than 400 police officers have left since 2019, according to the city.
City officials said staffing with the Seattle Police Department is at its lowest levels in more than 30 years. More than 400 police officers have left since 2019, according to the city.
Charleena Lyles inquest: Jury finds officers justified in deadly shooting of pregnant woman
The jury found that the two Seattle police officers who fired at Charleena Lyles both gave multiple warnings after she suddenly grabbed a knife and told officers something to the effect of “do it.”
The jury found that the two Seattle police officers who fired at Charleena Lyles both gave multiple warnings after she suddenly grabbed a knife and told officers something to the effect of “do it.”