Mayor's Office to begin search for Seattle Police Chief in April
Mayor Bruce Harrell announced Thursday that a nationwide search for the next permanent Seattle Police Chief will officially start in April.
Mayor Bruce Harrell announced Thursday that a nationwide search for the next permanent Seattle Police Chief will officially start in April.
Inquest jury: 2017 Seattle police shooting of Damarius Butts was 'justified'
A jury has unanimously ruled that four Seattle police officers involved in the deadly shooting of 19-year-old Damarius Butts in 2017 were “justified in their shooting” and complied with department policy.
A jury has unanimously ruled that four Seattle police officers involved in the deadly shooting of 19-year-old Damarius Butts in 2017 were “justified in their shooting” and complied with department policy.
60-year-old woman shot in the leg near Pioneer Square, multiple suspects at large
Authorities say a 60-year-old woman is recovering after being shot in the leg near Pioneer Square, police are searching for multiple suspects.
Authorities say a 60-year-old woman is recovering after being shot in the leg near Pioneer Square, police are searching for multiple suspects.
4 Seattle police officers to testify in Damarius Butts inquest case
Several Seattle police officers will take the stand on Wednesday as King County resumes inquests.
Several Seattle police officers will take the stand on Wednesday as King County resumes inquests.
Bodycam video released of pot shop robbery suspect shot, killed by police
The Seattle Police Department released bodycam video from this week’s deadly shooting of a pot shop robbery suspect.
The Seattle Police Department released bodycam video from this week’s deadly shooting of a pot shop robbery suspect.
Seattle Police chief warns new bill aimed at helping officers could lead to more departures
What’s good news for law enforcement and firefighters around the state may turn into another incentive for officers to leave the Seattle Police Department, Interim Chief Adrian Diaz warned.
What’s good news for law enforcement and firefighters around the state may turn into another incentive for officers to leave the Seattle Police Department, Interim Chief Adrian Diaz warned.
Man dies after shooting at Seattle encampment
Seattle Police are investigating after a man was shot at a homeless encampment in the Chinatown-International District neighborhood.
Seattle Police are investigating after a man was shot at a homeless encampment in the Chinatown-International District neighborhood.
Man who hit cop with bat during Seattle protest sentenced to 5 years
A 20-year-old man who hit a Seattle police officer on the head with an aluminum baseball bat during a 2020 demonstration calling for an end to racial injustice has been sentenced to five years in prison.
A 20-year-old man who hit a Seattle police officer on the head with an aluminum baseball bat during a 2020 demonstration calling for an end to racial injustice has been sentenced to five years in prison.
Panel reviews 'Wave 2' of 2020 protests, provides further recommendations on SPD response
An independent review of Seattle Police’s response to the 2020 protest continues, identifying an “erosion of trust” and “lack of awareness, responsiveness and communication” as inflaming tensions between officers and protesters.
An independent review of Seattle Police’s response to the 2020 protest continues, identifying an “erosion of trust” and “lack of awareness, responsiveness and communication” as inflaming tensions between officers and protesters.
Seattle mayor, law enforcement announce efforts to address crime downtown
In response to recent centralized crime in Seattle, particularly at notorious problem spot Third Avenue and Pine/Pike Street, Seattle mayor Bruce Harrell met with local, regional and federal law enforcement leaders to discuss efforts underway to address crime and public safety.
In response to recent centralized crime in Seattle, particularly at notorious problem spot Third Avenue and Pine/Pike Street, Seattle mayor Bruce Harrell met with local, regional and federal law enforcement leaders to discuss efforts underway to address crime and public safety.
Seattle police increasing patrols on 3rd Avenue in Downtown after recent shootings
The Seattle Police Department is increasing their patrols on Third Avenue in Downtown in response to the recent violent crimes.
The Seattle Police Department is increasing their patrols on Third Avenue in Downtown in response to the recent violent crimes.
Seattle police union appeals to new mayor over budget plans: 'Put public safety before politics'
Seattle’s largest police union appealed to the new mayor, two years after fallout from the CHOP/CHAZ anti-police protest zone, and urged him to prioritize fixing the current "public safety crisis" and "put public safety before politics."
Seattle’s largest police union appealed to the new mayor, two years after fallout from the CHOP/CHAZ anti-police protest zone, and urged him to prioritize fixing the current "public safety crisis" and "put public safety before politics."
Man shot in the face in downtown Seattle
Seattle Police are investigating after a person was shot in the face in the heart of downtown.
Seattle Police are investigating after a person was shot in the face in the heart of downtown.
Seattle Police Department struggling to hire new officers amid surging crime
Violent crime reached a 14-year high in Seattle last year as the city's police department deals with a staffing shortage that is straining its ability to protect the community.
Violent crime reached a 14-year high in Seattle last year as the city's police department deals with a staffing shortage that is straining its ability to protect the community.
2 men injured in Belltown shooting
Seattle police are searching for a gunman after two people were injured in a shooting overnight in the Belltown neighborhood.
Seattle police are searching for a gunman after two people were injured in a shooting overnight in the Belltown neighborhood.
Seattle City Council approves up to $220k for hiring bonuses of SPD officers, dispatchers
The Seattle City Council passed legislation approving funds for pay bonuses for the Seattle Police Department in 2022, even though initially they said there were no funds for the bonuses.
The Seattle City Council passed legislation approving funds for pay bonuses for the Seattle Police Department in 2022, even though initially they said there were no funds for the bonuses.
Seattle vows quicker charging decisions to deter petty crime
Seattle’s elected prosecutor on Monday promised quicker charging decisions to help tackle persistent low-level crime that’s plagued businesses downtown.
Seattle’s elected prosecutor on Monday promised quicker charging decisions to help tackle persistent low-level crime that’s plagued businesses downtown.
Report: Seattle's violent crime rate reached 14-year high in 2021, mayor responds
In its 2021 year-end crime report, Seattle Police reported that violent crime in the city has increased by 20% compared to 2020-- which is a 14-year high.
In its 2021 year-end crime report, Seattle Police reported that violent crime in the city has increased by 20% compared to 2020-- which is a 14-year high.
Central District stabbing leaves man seriously injured
Seattle police are investigating after a man was stabbed Wednesday in the Central District.
Seattle police are investigating after a man was stabbed Wednesday in the Central District.
OPA: Seattle Police officers 'failed to deescalate' incident that ended with man shot dead at Waterfront
Seattle’s Office of Police Accountability found two officers violated policy by not deescalating an incident in February 2021, when they shot and killed a distressed man at the Seattle Waterfront.
Seattle’s Office of Police Accountability found two officers violated policy by not deescalating an incident in February 2021, when they shot and killed a distressed man at the Seattle Waterfront.