Probe finds SPD faked Proud Boy radio transmissions to scare protestors in CHOP
Seattle police exchanged detailed fake radio transmissions about a nonexistent group of menacing right-wing extremists at a crucial moment during 2020 racial justice protests, an investigation by the city’s police watchdog group shows.
Seattle police exchanged detailed fake radio transmissions about a nonexistent group of menacing right-wing extremists at a crucial moment during 2020 racial justice protests, an investigation by the city’s police watchdog group shows.
Seattle police officer who rolled bike over protester's head gets 7-day suspension
A Seattle police officer who rolled his bicycle over a protester’s head has been ordered to serve a seven-day suspension without pay.
A Seattle police officer who rolled his bicycle over a protester’s head has been ordered to serve a seven-day suspension without pay.
Settlement reached in death of pregnant woman shot by Seattle police officers in 2017
The city of Seattle will pay $3.5 million to settle a lawsuit in the wrongful death of Charleena Lyles, who was 30-years-old when she was shot multiple times and killed by police in 2017.
The city of Seattle will pay $3.5 million to settle a lawsuit in the wrongful death of Charleena Lyles, who was 30-years-old when she was shot multiple times and killed by police in 2017.
Settlement reached in Charleena Lyles wrongful death lawsuit
The City of Seattle will pay $3.5 million to settle a lawsuit in the wrongful death of Charleena Lyles.
The City of Seattle will pay $3.5 million to settle a lawsuit in the wrongful death of Charleena Lyles.
Seattle City Council approves 2022 budget with no cuts to SPD
The Seattle City Council has passed its final version of the city's 2022 budget, without cutting any positions or salaries of the Seattle Police Department.
The Seattle City Council has passed its final version of the city's 2022 budget, without cutting any positions or salaries of the Seattle Police Department.
City Council rejects budget amendment that would cut 100 Seattle police positions
The Seattle City Council has voted to reject an amendment of their budget proposal that would cut 101 officers from the Seattle Police Department.
The Seattle City Council has voted to reject an amendment of their budget proposal that would cut 101 officers from the Seattle Police Department.
Supreme Court sends case of identifying SPD officers at Capitol Riot back to trial court
The Washington Supreme Court has declined to decide a case that sought to expose the identities of Seattle police officers who attended events in Washington D.C., on the day of the insurrection.
The Washington Supreme Court has declined to decide a case that sought to expose the identities of Seattle police officers who attended events in Washington D.C., on the day of the insurrection.
Seattle police say dozens of officers would have to be eliminated under council's proposed 2022 budget
The Seattle Police Department has lost an unprecedented 325 officers in the last two years. The department is now desperately trying to recruit, but they say they can't significantly increase their numbers in the years to come if city council members take away funding.
The Seattle Police Department has lost an unprecedented 325 officers in the last two years. The department is now desperately trying to recruit, but they say they can't significantly increase their numbers in the years to come if city council members take away funding.
Seattle’s incoming mayor criticizes proposed police cuts
Seattle’s mayor-elect is criticizing a City Council plan to cut $10 million from the city’s police budget, saying voters just endorsed his plan to prioritize public safety.
Seattle’s mayor-elect is criticizing a City Council plan to cut $10 million from the city’s police budget, saying voters just endorsed his plan to prioritize public safety.
Durkan, Harrell displeased with City Council budget proposal, cutting $10M from Seattle Police
Seattle City Council proposed a draft of their 2022 budget, and mayoral leadership—present and future—are less than pleased about the cuts to Seattle Police.
Seattle City Council proposed a draft of their 2022 budget, and mayoral leadership—present and future—are less than pleased about the cuts to Seattle Police.
Washington Supreme Court to decide police privacy case
The Washington Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday in a case that will decide whether the identities of Seattle police officers who attended events in the nation’s capital on the day of the insurrection are protected under the state’s public records law.
The Washington Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday in a case that will decide whether the identities of Seattle police officers who attended events in the nation’s capital on the day of the insurrection are protected under the state’s public records law.
Seattle police looking to return stolen comics, collectibles to rightful owners
The Seattle Police Department is making efforts to return multiple containers or comics and other collectibles to their rightful owners.
The Seattle Police Department is making efforts to return multiple containers or comics and other collectibles to their rightful owners.
Reports: Former Seattle police chief Carmen Best in running to lead NYPD
Former Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best is reportedly a finalist to lead the New York Police Department (NYPD).
Former Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best is reportedly a finalist to lead the New York Police Department (NYPD).
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit filed by mother of man killed during CHOP protests
A federal judge has dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city of Seattle.
A federal judge has dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city of Seattle.
Seattle Mayor says police staffing is a 'crisis'
Election results will be filtering in Tuesday evening, and at the top of mind for many voters is public safety. Seattle has seen an exodus of officers over the past two years and, before she leaves office, Mayor Jenny Durkan is trying to fill the ranks back up.
Election results will be filtering in Tuesday evening, and at the top of mind for many voters is public safety. Seattle has seen an exodus of officers over the past two years and, before she leaves office, Mayor Jenny Durkan is trying to fill the ranks back up.
Mayor Durkan authorizes up to $25,000 in hiring bonuses to help Seattle Police staffing crisis
Mayor Durkan has issued an executive order authorizing hiring bonuses for people looking to join the Seattle Police Department, with the aim of upping recruitment for officers and staff.
Mayor Durkan has issued an executive order authorizing hiring bonuses for people looking to join the Seattle Police Department, with the aim of upping recruitment for officers and staff.
Seattle Police says 6 employees leaving, 103 waiting on exemptions
Six Seattle Police Department employees are being let go in light of the statewide vaccine mandate, and 103 are waiting on religious and medical exemptions, according to officials.
Six Seattle Police Department employees are being let go in light of the statewide vaccine mandate, and 103 are waiting on religious and medical exemptions, according to officials.
Both Seattle mayoral candidates support firing unvaccinated officers
Both candidates for Seattle mayor, Bruce Harrell and Lorena González, say they support a mandate that will result in termination for city employees, including first responders, who remain unvaccinated by the Oct. 18 deadline.
Both candidates for Seattle mayor, Bruce Harrell and Lorena González, say they support a mandate that will result in termination for city employees, including first responders, who remain unvaccinated by the Oct. 18 deadline.
Seattle Police Department braces for mass firing of officers as hundreds have yet to show proof of vaccination
As of Wednesday, 292 sworn personnel had yet to provide proof of a COVID-19 vaccination. That number is down from 354 on Tuesday.
As of Wednesday, 292 sworn personnel had yet to provide proof of a COVID-19 vaccination. That number is down from 354 on Tuesday.
403 Seattle PD employees have not submitted proof of vaccination, including 111 who have requested exemptions
At least 292 employees within the Seattle Police Department have yet to submit proof of vaccination as the Oct. 6 deadline set by interm chief Adrian Diaz in an email came and went.
At least 292 employees within the Seattle Police Department have yet to submit proof of vaccination as the Oct. 6 deadline set by interm chief Adrian Diaz in an email came and went.