Report: Half of Seattle police calls don’t need cop response

New findings from an Oakland-based nonprofit that spent recent months analyzing Seattle’s 911 calls say up to half the calls Seattle police receive can be responded to without armed, sworn officers.

Inquests into fatal shootings by police in King County to resume

Inquests into fatal shootings by police can resume for the first time in three years in King County, and now will include far-reaching changes that had been opposed by county law enforcement agencies.

Confusion besets new police reform laws in Washington state

Washington state is embarking on a massive experiment in police reform and accountability following the racial justice protests that erupted after George Floyd’s murder last year, as nearly a dozen laws took effect Sunday.

Panel issues recommendations for Seattle Police Department's protest response

The Seattle Office of Inspector General announced Thursday a set of recommendations for the Seattle Police Department after last summer's protests.

Lawyers for Seattle officers allegedly involved in Capitol Riot leave public records case

One day after an investigation found that two of six Seattle police officers violated the law while in Washington, D.C., during the Jan. 6 insurrection, lawyers representing the officers in a related public records case filed a motion to withdraw from that case.

Investigation: 2 off-duty Seattle police officers broke law during Capitol siege

Two Seattle police officers broke the law and violated department policy when they entered a prohibited area outside the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, according to an investigation conducted by the city’s Office of Police Accountability.

Hundreds remember Seattle Police Officer Lexi Harris

Hundreds of people showed up to T-Mobile Park on Thursday to honor Seattle Police Officer Lexi Harris, including people who personally did not know her.  

Memorial service for fallen Seattle Police Officer Lexi Harris at T-Mobile Park

A memorial to honor the life and service of fallen Seattle Police Officer Alexandra "Lexi" Harris was held Thursday afternoon at T-Mobile Park in Seattle.

College quarterback, girlfriend recovering after being shot in Seattle's Rainier Valley

A college quarterback and girlfriend are recovering after being shot one week ago while driving they were to go get dinner in Seattle's Rainier Valley neighborhood.

Suspect shot by Seattle police officer in Puyallup

Seattle police officers assisting federal agents with a drug investigation shot a suspect in Puyallup early Wednesday morning. 

Suspect shot by police in Puyallup
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Seattle Police officers shot a suspect in Puyallup early Wednesday morning.

One killed, three hurt in Alki Beach shooting
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Police say it happened just before midnight Monday on a popular stretch of beach in West Seattle.

Man shot, killed at bus stop in Seattle's Mount Baker neighborhood

A man was taken to a hospital with critical injuries and later died after a Tuesday afternoon shooting at a bus stop in Seattle's Mount Baker neighborhood. 

Procession held in Seattle to honor fallen SPD officer Lexi Harris

The Seattle Police Department honored the dedication and sacrifice of a fallen officer killed in the line of duty with a procession on Wednesday.

Fallen Seattle officer was 'a real life Wonder Woman'

Officer Lexi Harris was on her way home from shift early Sunday morning when she stopped to help with a multi-car crash on I-5.

Off-duty Seattle police officer killed while helping with car crash on I-5

Alexandra "Lexi" Harris, who had been with SPD for five years, died early Sunday morning while trying to help other drivers involved in a crash on I-5.

Seattle PD mourns fallen officer
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Alexandra "Lexi" Harris was killed when she was struck by a vehicle while helping others involved in a crash on I-5.