Seattle Police slow response times compounded by 911 call center's "customer service" problem
Seattle’s 911 call center is being dragged into the controversy of the police department's slow response times—but it's not a problem of their own making.
Seattle’s 911 call center is being dragged into the controversy of the police department's slow response times—but it's not a problem of their own making.
SPD, Seattle Pride clash over decision to ban uniformed officers from marching in Pride Parade
Seattle Police interim chief Adrian Diaz says employees will not attend the Seattle Pride Parade, after organizers moved to ban police uniforms and symbols. Seattle Pride argues that sworn officers can still march out of uniform, and their decision stems from decades of police brutality against the LGBTQ community.
Seattle Police interim chief Adrian Diaz says employees will not attend the Seattle Pride Parade, after organizers moved to ban police uniforms and symbols. Seattle Pride argues that sworn officers can still march out of uniform, and their decision stems from decades of police brutality against the LGBTQ community.
Seattle police have "Z-protocol" for low-priority 911 calls
While discussing the Seattle Police Department's (SPD) response times in last week's Seattle City Council meeting, it was revealed that the department uses a "Z-Protocol" for low-priority 911 calls. This means that if someone's call is deemed a low-priority, officers are not dispatched immediately, and oftentimes will never respond.
While discussing the Seattle Police Department's (SPD) response times in last week's Seattle City Council meeting, it was revealed that the department uses a "Z-Protocol" for low-priority 911 calls. This means that if someone's call is deemed a low-priority, officers are not dispatched immediately, and oftentimes will never respond.
Inquest into the death of Charleena Lyles officially begins Tuesday
The inquest into the death of Charleena Lyles, King County's formal investigation into what happened the day Seattle police officers shot and killed her in her apartment, officially begins Tuesday morning.
The inquest into the death of Charleena Lyles, King County's formal investigation into what happened the day Seattle police officers shot and killed her in her apartment, officially begins Tuesday morning.
Charleena Lyles inquest: Administrator rules proceedings can be livestreamed
An Inquest Administrator has ruled that the proceedings of an inquest into the police shooting death of Charleena Lyles can be livestreamed, despite officers filing to keep their faces concealed.
An Inquest Administrator has ruled that the proceedings of an inquest into the police shooting death of Charleena Lyles can be livestreamed, despite officers filing to keep their faces concealed.
Report finds it takes Seattle police longer to respond to high-priority calls compared to previous years
Police response times for people in need in Seattle are dramatically up as the Seattle Police Department struggles with a staffing crisis, according to a new report.
Police response times for people in need in Seattle are dramatically up as the Seattle Police Department struggles with a staffing crisis, according to a new report.
Seattle pays $500K to settle suit over 19-year-old’s death inside CHOP
Seattle has paid $500,000 to settle a wrongful-death lawsuit filed by the father of a 19-year-old man shot and killed after police abandoned a precinct in the city during racial justice protests in June 2020.
Seattle has paid $500,000 to settle a wrongful-death lawsuit filed by the father of a 19-year-old man shot and killed after police abandoned a precinct in the city during racial justice protests in June 2020.
Seattle police expand body-worn camera use for SPD officers assigned to federal task forces
Seattle police officers assigned to federal law enforcement task forces will now be required to wear and activate body-worn cameras during arrests.
Seattle police officers assigned to federal law enforcement task forces will now be required to wear and activate body-worn cameras during arrests.
Seattle PD unveils plan to tackle sexual assault investigations backlog caused by staff shortage
Seattle Police Department’s interim police chief said a lack of officers and detectives slowed down investigation efforts into sexual assault cases. Chief Adrian Diaz said it’s an indication of just how short-staffed the entire department has become.
Seattle Police Department’s interim police chief said a lack of officers and detectives slowed down investigation efforts into sexual assault cases. Chief Adrian Diaz said it’s an indication of just how short-staffed the entire department has become.
Seattle Police arrest man after shooting at officers, prowling homes in Capitol Hill
Police arrested a 58-year-old man after he shot at officers and led them on a nearly two-hour search in a north Capitol Hill neighborhood Sunday night.
Police arrested a 58-year-old man after he shot at officers and led them on a nearly two-hour search in a north Capitol Hill neighborhood Sunday night.
Seattle Police arrest suspected drug dealer, seize drugs, cash and handgun
Police arrested a suspected drug dealer in downtown Seattle Thursday and recovered a handgun, narcotics and more than $2,000 in cash.
Police arrested a suspected drug dealer in downtown Seattle Thursday and recovered a handgun, narcotics and more than $2,000 in cash.
Seattle police: 2 people stabbed at U District light rail station
Seattle Police are looking for a suspect who stabbed two people at a light rail station in the U District.
Seattle Police are looking for a suspect who stabbed two people at a light rail station in the U District.
Seattle City Council approves ordinance for $650K for police recruiting
The Seattle City Council has passed an ordinance that would authorize the city to reallocate funds for departments to hire, particularly when it comes to the Seattle Police Department.
The Seattle City Council has passed an ordinance that would authorize the city to reallocate funds for departments to hire, particularly when it comes to the Seattle Police Department.
Interim Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz applies for the permanent job
Interim Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz has officially applied for the permanent job, FOX 13 has confirmed.
Interim Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz has officially applied for the permanent job, FOX 13 has confirmed.
Police chief: Seattle Police maintained 'full and effective' compliance with consent decree
The Seattle Police Department has maintained compliance with federal reform guidelines for two years, a major milestone for the department, according to interim police chief Adrian Diaz.
The Seattle Police Department has maintained compliance with federal reform guidelines for two years, a major milestone for the department, according to interim police chief Adrian Diaz.
Local law enforcement tackle officer shortages with different tactics
Two King County police agencies are both combating officer shortages, but are taking different approaches to recruit new people. The verdict is out on which agency is taking the better approach.
Two King County police agencies are both combating officer shortages, but are taking different approaches to recruit new people. The verdict is out on which agency is taking the better approach.
Seattle mayor, 2 councilmembers share unified approach in efforts to pass hiring incentives for SPD
Seattle mayor Bruce Harrell and Councilmembers Lisa Herbold and Sara Nelson have announced a "unified approach" in the next steps in their efforts to pass legislation that would allow hiring incentives for Seattle police officers.
Seattle mayor Bruce Harrell and Councilmembers Lisa Herbold and Sara Nelson have announced a "unified approach" in the next steps in their efforts to pass legislation that would allow hiring incentives for Seattle police officers.
Washington ranked 8th best state to be a law enforcement officer, survey says
Washington has been ranked as the eighth-best state in the U.S. to be a law enforcement officer, according to data from WalletHub.
Washington has been ranked as the eighth-best state in the U.S. to be a law enforcement officer, according to data from WalletHub.
SPD Union president: City underreporting officer loss, alternative policing needs collective bargaining
The president of the union representing Seattle police officers says the city is not being “accurate” with the public about the rate depletion rate of officers leaving the department and warned any “alternative policing” model is subject to collective bargaining.
The president of the union representing Seattle police officers says the city is not being “accurate” with the public about the rate depletion rate of officers leaving the department and warned any “alternative policing” model is subject to collective bargaining.
Seattle Police: Burglary suspect accidentally shoots himself in the head while fleeing the scene
Seattle Police have arrested a burglary suspect after they say he shot himself in the head while trying to run away from the scene of a break-in in a north Seattle neighborhood.
Seattle Police have arrested a burglary suspect after they say he shot himself in the head while trying to run away from the scene of a break-in in a north Seattle neighborhood.