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.”
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.