Washington Legislature approves police reform bills
The Washington Legislature has approved two more key police accountability bills — one imposing restrictions on tactics and equipment, and another establishing a statewide standard on use of force.
The Washington Legislature has approved two more key police accountability bills — one imposing restrictions on tactics and equipment, and another establishing a statewide standard on use of force.
Legislature: Elected officials must OK tear gas use by cops
Mayors, county executives or even the governor would have to give their approval before police could use tear gas to quell riots under a compromise reached Thursday in the Washington Legislature.
Mayors, county executives or even the governor would have to give their approval before police could use tear gas to quell riots under a compromise reached Thursday in the Washington Legislature.
Shooting at South Seattle encampment
Police say a man and a woman were shot in the stomach at a homeless encampment in South Seattle.
Police say a man and a woman were shot in the stomach at a homeless encampment in South Seattle.
Washington legislature approves duty to intervene police reform bill
The Washington Legislature on Tuesday approved a measure requiring police to intervene if they see a fellow officer using, or attempting to use excessive force.
The Washington Legislature on Tuesday approved a measure requiring police to intervene if they see a fellow officer using, or attempting to use excessive force.
Seattle police lieutenant retires rather than face firing
A Seattle police lieutenant has retired rather than face a recommendation that she be fired after an internal investigation found she directed a city contractor to remove trash from her home and lied about it.
A Seattle police lieutenant has retired rather than face a recommendation that she be fired after an internal investigation found she directed a city contractor to remove trash from her home and lied about it.
Seattle firefighter charged in child sex sting arrested again for 2019 rape
A Seattle firefighter charged with allegedly trying to have sex with children has been arrested again in connection with a 2019 rape of a minor.
A Seattle firefighter charged with allegedly trying to have sex with children has been arrested again in connection with a 2019 rape of a minor.
Seattle detectives seize over 400,000 fentanyl pills, several handguns
Seattle narcotics detectives seized over 400,00 fentanyl pills Tuesday, along with hundreds of other drugs.
Seattle narcotics detectives seized over 400,00 fentanyl pills Tuesday, along with hundreds of other drugs.
Prosecutors charge man accused of repeatedly cutting brake lines, slashing tires in Seattle
A man arrested in South Seattle accused of repeatedly cutting brake lines and slashing tires on dozens of vehicles has been charged with malicious mischief.
A man arrested in South Seattle accused of repeatedly cutting brake lines and slashing tires on dozens of vehicles has been charged with malicious mischief.
Pastor speaks out after deadly shooting inside Seattle church
Seattle Police are investigating a deadly shooting inside Emerald City Bible Fellowship in Seattle's Rainier Valley neighborhood.
Seattle Police are investigating a deadly shooting inside Emerald City Bible Fellowship in Seattle's Rainier Valley neighborhood.
13 arrested in downtown Seattle demonstration
Thirteen people have been arrested after a group marched through downtown Seattle Saturday evening.
Thirteen people have been arrested after a group marched through downtown Seattle Saturday evening.
Lawmakers in Olympia on verge of major policing overhaul
Lawmakers are on the cusp of overhauling policing and police accountability in Washington state, acting with unusual urgency to curb bad behavior by officers following last year’s turbulent protests for racial justice.
Lawmakers are on the cusp of overhauling policing and police accountability in Washington state, acting with unusual urgency to curb bad behavior by officers following last year’s turbulent protests for racial justice.
Seattle police chief warns of staffing crisis as council weighs more budget cuts
Seattle's interim police chief issued a dire warning to the City Council as some members weigh more cuts to the department: If you continue chipping away at SPD's budget, officers "will have to say no to requests for service."
Seattle's interim police chief issued a dire warning to the City Council as some members weigh more cuts to the department: If you continue chipping away at SPD's budget, officers "will have to say no to requests for service."
Seattle Police chief warns of staffing crisis
Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz warns of a staffing crisis as the city council discusses cutting the department's budget again. Q13's Brandi Kruse reports.
Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz warns of a staffing crisis as the city council discusses cutting the department's budget again. Q13's Brandi Kruse reports.
Seattle Council considers more police cuts
The Seattle City Council is weighing more cuts to the police department despite staffing issues and increased call response times.
The Seattle City Council is weighing more cuts to the police department despite staffing issues and increased call response times.
Man charged with two random, brutal attacks in Seattle's Chinatown-International District
A couple walking in Seattle's Chinatown-International District were randomly attacked by a man who repeatedly hit them in the face and head with a rock-filled sock.
A couple walking in Seattle's Chinatown-International District were randomly attacked by a man who repeatedly hit them in the face and head with a rock-filled sock.
Seattle Police say they are 'puzzled' over comments made by Seattle City Councilmember
More than a dozen people were arrested in three different raids, much of the activity occurring in tent communities.
More than a dozen people were arrested in three different raids, much of the activity occurring in tent communities.
SPD responds to crime in Pioneer Square
Business owners in Seattle's Pioneer Square say tent communities are to blame for crime and blight.
Business owners in Seattle's Pioneer Square say tent communities are to blame for crime and blight.
Washington State Supreme Court finds state's felony drug possession law unconstitutional
The Washington State Supreme Court has ruled that the state's felony drug possession law is unconstitutional.
The Washington State Supreme Court has ruled that the state's felony drug possession law is unconstitutional.
Court blocks release of records identifying 6 Seattle police officers who attended Capitol riot
A court commissioner granted an emergency order temporarily stopping the City of Seattle from disclosing records that would have identified six Seattle police officers who attended the pro-Trump rally in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6.
A court commissioner granted an emergency order temporarily stopping the City of Seattle from disclosing records that would have identified six Seattle police officers who attended the pro-Trump rally in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6.
Washington State Patrol employee arrested in child rape sting
According to Seattle Police, the 27-year-old man went to a hotel room expecting to find two children. A SWAT team was waiting inside.
According to Seattle Police, the 27-year-old man went to a hotel room expecting to find two children. A SWAT team was waiting inside.