Seattle Public Schools suspends partnership with Seattle police for one year
SEATTLE -- Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Denise Juneau made the announcement on Tuesday to suspend the district-wide partnership with the Seattle Police Department for one year.
SEATTLE -- Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Denise Juneau made the announcement on Tuesday to suspend the district-wide partnership with the Seattle Police Department for one year.
Chief orders Seattle police officers to turn on body cams during protests
The Seattle Police Department announced Wednesday that officers will be required to turn on body cameras during protests.
The Seattle Police Department announced Wednesday that officers will be required to turn on body cameras during protests.
Seattle police seek to resume East Precinct staffing
While some streets in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood remain closed by the city, on Wednesday Seattle Police announced it wants to put officers back to work inside the east precinct the department boarded up earlier this week.
While some streets in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood remain closed by the city, on Wednesday Seattle Police announced it wants to put officers back to work inside the east precinct the department boarded up earlier this week.
Protesters take over streets outside abandoned SPD East Precinct
SEATTLE - Protesters took over streets in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood now that Seattle Police has abandoned its East Precinct.Along Pine Street for several blocks, barriers prevented traffic from passing.
SEATTLE - Protesters took over streets in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood now that Seattle Police has abandoned its East Precinct.Along Pine Street for several blocks, barriers prevented traffic from passing.
Black Lives Matter sues over violent Seattle police tactics
A Black Lives Matter group sued the Seattle Police Department Tuesday to halt the violent tactics it has used to break up largely peaceful protests in recent days.
A Black Lives Matter group sued the Seattle Police Department Tuesday to halt the violent tactics it has used to break up largely peaceful protests in recent days.
'You lost a good one': Local officers question future in law enforcement amid intense backlash, civil unrest
SEATTLE -- As protests continue over the killing of George Floyd and the death of Manuel Ellis here at home, calls for arresting officers and defunding the police have left local law enforcement questioning why they continue to protect cities that will "protest my funeral and cheer when I'm laid in the ground."Clashes between protesters and police have been escalating in Seattle and across the globe in response to the killing of George Floyd, most recently prompting city council members and activists to push for reducing funding to the Seattle Police Department by up to 50 percent.Mayor Jenny Durkan and Police Chief Carmen Best have sat down at the table with protest organizers and announced a wide range of proposals to address community concerns.
SEATTLE -- As protests continue over the killing of George Floyd and the death of Manuel Ellis here at home, calls for arresting officers and defunding the police have left local law enforcement questioning why they continue to protect cities that will "protest my funeral and cheer when I'm laid in the ground."Clashes between protesters and police have been escalating in Seattle and across the globe in response to the killing of George Floyd, most recently prompting city council members and activists to push for reducing funding to the Seattle Police Department by up to 50 percent.Mayor Jenny Durkan and Police Chief Carmen Best have sat down at the table with protest organizers and announced a wide range of proposals to address community concerns.
Protesters march to East Precinct after Seattle police reopen streets
Seattle police on Monday re-opened the streets around the East Precinct at 12th Ave. and Pine Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood.
Seattle police on Monday re-opened the streets around the East Precinct at 12th Ave. and Pine Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood.
Seattle City Council members vow to cut police funding by 50%
SEATTLE -- The growing clashes between police and protesters spurred multiple Seattle City Council members to float an idea many might find controversial.During a briefing Monday morning, council member and budget committee chair Teresa Mosqueda announced her plan to slash the police department’s $400-million budget by half.Council members also didn’t stop at the budget, Sawant said she will craft legislation to ban chemical agents and keep officers from using chokeholds against subjects.Seattle Police’s union president warns cutting their budget will only increase crime.For yet another night conflicts between protestors and police in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood boiled over, sending smoke through the streets and spurring condemnation by Seattle City Council members.“There was no provocation,” council member Kshama Sawant told her colleagues, recounting Sunday’s events.Seattle Police insist they only respond with force after protestors toss bottles, bricks and other materials.Seattle’s police union says dozens of officers have been injured during confrontations.Monday morning, council member Teresa Mosqueda promised not to pass the mayor’s budget and planned to make drastic cuts to the force’s budget.“I am committed to defunding the police, she said.” “Fifty percent ideally to invest back into communities that we failed.”“At night at 11th and Pine, it’s unacceptable,” said SPOG president Mike Solan.He says cutting SPD’s budget now threatens the safety of officers and the public.“Reality is we’re already underfunded,” said Solan. “Public safety crimes are rising.
SEATTLE -- The growing clashes between police and protesters spurred multiple Seattle City Council members to float an idea many might find controversial.During a briefing Monday morning, council member and budget committee chair Teresa Mosqueda announced her plan to slash the police department’s $400-million budget by half.Council members also didn’t stop at the budget, Sawant said she will craft legislation to ban chemical agents and keep officers from using chokeholds against subjects.Seattle Police’s union president warns cutting their budget will only increase crime.For yet another night conflicts between protestors and police in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood boiled over, sending smoke through the streets and spurring condemnation by Seattle City Council members.“There was no provocation,” council member Kshama Sawant told her colleagues, recounting Sunday’s events.Seattle Police insist they only respond with force after protestors toss bottles, bricks and other materials.Seattle’s police union says dozens of officers have been injured during confrontations.Monday morning, council member Teresa Mosqueda promised not to pass the mayor’s budget and planned to make drastic cuts to the force’s budget.“I am committed to defunding the police, she said.” “Fifty percent ideally to invest back into communities that we failed.”“At night at 11th and Pine, it’s unacceptable,” said SPOG president Mike Solan.He says cutting SPD’s budget now threatens the safety of officers and the public.“Reality is we’re already underfunded,” said Solan. “Public safety crimes are rising.
Seattle council members protest after tear gas used on crowd
SEATTLE -- Just days after Seattle’s mayor and police chief promised a month-long moratorium on using a type of tear gas to disperse protesters, the department used it again during an overnight protest — bringing severe criticism Monday from City Council members, vows to overhaul the department and an additional call for the mayor’s resignation.“How many people need to write in about being gassed in their own homes?
SEATTLE -- Just days after Seattle’s mayor and police chief promised a month-long moratorium on using a type of tear gas to disperse protesters, the department used it again during an overnight protest — bringing severe criticism Monday from City Council members, vows to overhaul the department and an additional call for the mayor’s resignation.“How many people need to write in about being gassed in their own homes?
More violent clashes with police reported in Seattle overnight
SEATTLE -- Crowds were still out on Capitol Hill Monday morning as we enter Day 11 of protests.Barricades have been pushed back a couple more blocks to 13th and Pike, while police continue to surround the East Precinct and people continue to gather.On Sunday, peaceful protests again turned violent after some very scary moments.First, a man drove his car into a crowd of protesters, shot a man, and then ran toward the police line.
SEATTLE -- Crowds were still out on Capitol Hill Monday morning as we enter Day 11 of protests.Barricades have been pushed back a couple more blocks to 13th and Pike, while police continue to surround the East Precinct and people continue to gather.On Sunday, peaceful protests again turned violent after some very scary moments.First, a man drove his car into a crowd of protesters, shot a man, and then ran toward the police line.
The Divide: Chief Carmen Best on unrest in Seattle
This week on “The Divide”: Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best speaks about her personal anger over the death of George Floyd and her personal responsibility to protect the city she serves amid unrest.
This week on “The Divide”: Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best speaks about her personal anger over the death of George Floyd and her personal responsibility to protect the city she serves amid unrest.
Council members slam Seattle mayor, police chief over protests
Seattle City Councilmembers sharply criticized Mayor Jenny Durkan and Police Chief Carmen Best after police used flash bang devices and pepper spray to disperse protesters a day after Durkan and Best said they were trying to de-escalate tensions.
Seattle City Councilmembers sharply criticized Mayor Jenny Durkan and Police Chief Carmen Best after police used flash bang devices and pepper spray to disperse protesters a day after Durkan and Best said they were trying to de-escalate tensions.
Flashbangs, dispersal order given by police on day 9 of Seattle protests
Police used flash bang devices and pepper spray to disperse a crowd of protesters in Seattle Saturday night, the ninth consecutive day of George Floyd protests in the city.
Police used flash bang devices and pepper spray to disperse a crowd of protesters in Seattle Saturday night, the ninth consecutive day of George Floyd protests in the city.
Seattle announces 30-day ban on use of CS tear gas during protests
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan on Friday announced a 30-day ban on the use of tear gas during protests.
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan on Friday announced a 30-day ban on the use of tear gas during protests.
Seattle-area labor council says it could expel police union
The Seattle area’s largest labor group says it will expel the Seattle Police Officers Guild later this month unless the union admits that racism is a problem in law enforcement and agrees to address that problem in negotiating its next contract with the city.
The Seattle area’s largest labor group says it will expel the Seattle Police Officers Guild later this month unless the union admits that racism is a problem in law enforcement and agrees to address that problem in negotiating its next contract with the city.
Citizen journalist captures attention of mayor, police chief in midst of protests
SEATTLE – City officials have turned to local citizen journalists to learn how to reduce confrontations between police and peaceful demonstrators.Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best met with a man Wednesday night who has been covering the ongoing protest for several days.Citizen journalist Omari Salisbury works with Converge Media and Africatown.He captured tense moments between protestors and police Monday night.
SEATTLE – City officials have turned to local citizen journalists to learn how to reduce confrontations between police and peaceful demonstrators.Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best met with a man Wednesday night who has been covering the ongoing protest for several days.Citizen journalist Omari Salisbury works with Converge Media and Africatown.He captured tense moments between protestors and police Monday night.
Seattle police chief: Badge numbers will be 'prominently displayed'
Police officers’ badge numbers will be “prominently displayed” following complaints by people protesting the death of George Floyd that black bands over the shields obscured the digits, Seattle’s police chief said Thursday.
Police officers’ badge numbers will be “prominently displayed” following complaints by people protesting the death of George Floyd that black bands over the shields obscured the digits, Seattle’s police chief said Thursday.
Amid protests, some call for radical changes including defunding Seattle Police
SEATTLE -- The Seattle City Council held a special meeting to hear from residents and people involved in the protests so far.Several council members are clearly not happy with the Seattle Police Department.Some residents who spoke up during public comment asked the council for some radical changes, including defunding the police department.For days and days, we’ve seen thousands march and demonstrate peacefully - and not peacefully - not only for George Floyd but to fight racial injustices playing out across the US for generations.“Every day I feel like I walk around like a possible obituary,” Willard Jimerson of said.Seattle police say they have had to use force when events turned dangerous.But during Monday’s protest, some say water bottles thrown at police should not have lead officers to overreact with pepper spray and tear gas.“You have the power to create actual actionable change.
SEATTLE -- The Seattle City Council held a special meeting to hear from residents and people involved in the protests so far.Several council members are clearly not happy with the Seattle Police Department.Some residents who spoke up during public comment asked the council for some radical changes, including defunding the police department.For days and days, we’ve seen thousands march and demonstrate peacefully - and not peacefully - not only for George Floyd but to fight racial injustices playing out across the US for generations.“Every day I feel like I walk around like a possible obituary,” Willard Jimerson of said.Seattle police say they have had to use force when events turned dangerous.But during Monday’s protest, some say water bottles thrown at police should not have lead officers to overreact with pepper spray and tear gas.“You have the power to create actual actionable change.
City to pull request to end years of federal oversight of Seattle Police Department
The City of Seattle says it will withdraw a pending motion to bring to a close years of federal oversight of the Seattle Police Department, citing the desire to review the response to recent protests first.
The City of Seattle says it will withdraw a pending motion to bring to a close years of federal oversight of the Seattle Police Department, citing the desire to review the response to recent protests first.
Huge crowd protests in Seattle as criticism of police mounts; curfew canceled
A sea of protesters packed streets in Seattle on Wednesday in a sixth straight day of demonstrations over the killing of George Floyd, amid increasing criticism of the police department’s repeated use of tear gas and flash-bangs to disperse mostly peaceful crowds.
A sea of protesters packed streets in Seattle on Wednesday in a sixth straight day of demonstrations over the killing of George Floyd, amid increasing criticism of the police department’s repeated use of tear gas and flash-bangs to disperse mostly peaceful crowds.