Federal oversight extended after judge finds Seattle Police partially out of compliance

Federal oversight extended after judge finds Seattle Police partially out of compliance

SEATTLE - The question tonight, how do you police the police?For the last seven years, the city has been diligently working to reform Seattle police under a consent decree.

SEATTLE - The question tonight, how do you police the police?For the last seven years, the city has been diligently working to reform Seattle police under a consent decree.

Seattle police chief finalists make last pitch for job

Seattle police chief finalists make last pitch for job

After a week of surprise twists and turns that landed a hometown favorite back in the running, the three finalists for Seattle police chief will make their final pitch to Mayor Jenny Durkan on Friday.

After a week of surprise twists and turns that landed a hometown favorite back in the running, the three finalists for Seattle police chief will make their final pitch to Mayor Jenny Durkan on Friday.

Seattle police officer charged with assault in unlawful arrest, prosecutors say

Seattle police officer charged with assault in unlawful arrest, prosecutors say

SEATTLE -- Prosecutors on Friday charged a Seattle police officer with assault for his conduct during an unlawful arrest back in March.According to the city attorney's office:Officer Martin Harris was the main officer sent to the report of a disturbance near 2nd Avenue and Denny Way on March 5, 2018.

SEATTLE -- Prosecutors on Friday charged a Seattle police officer with assault for his conduct during an unlawful arrest back in March.According to the city attorney's office:Officer Martin Harris was the main officer sent to the report of a disturbance near 2nd Avenue and Denny Way on March 5, 2018.

Western Washington celebrates first solar eclipse since 1979

Western Washington celebrates first solar eclipse since 1979

SEATTLE -- People camped out in public parks and backyards across our region, ready to see what happens when the moon travels between the sun and Earth, blocking 93% of the sun over Seattle.Many using protective glasses and looking at the sun weren't alive the last time this happened in the Pacific Northwest 38 years ago.The Seattle Public Library set up a table at Volunteer Park in the Capitol Hill neighborhood.

SEATTLE -- People camped out in public parks and backyards across our region, ready to see what happens when the moon travels between the sun and Earth, blocking 93% of the sun over Seattle.Many using protective glasses and looking at the sun weren't alive the last time this happened in the Pacific Northwest 38 years ago.The Seattle Public Library set up a table at Volunteer Park in the Capitol Hill neighborhood.

Seattle police officers start wearing body cameras

Seattle police officers start wearing body cameras

Seattle Mayor Ed Murray’s executive order requiring all Seattle bicycle patrol officers to be equipped with body cameras began on July 22nd.

Seattle Mayor Ed Murray’s executive order requiring all Seattle bicycle patrol officers to be equipped with body cameras began on July 22nd.

Seattle police officer arrested for alleged role in drug-trafficking ring

Seattle police officer arrested for alleged role in drug-trafficking ring

Federal prosecutors allege that a Seattle police officer was part of a major drug trafficking operation that transported large amounts of narcotics from Washington state to the East Coast.

Federal prosecutors allege that a Seattle police officer was part of a major drug trafficking operation that transported large amounts of narcotics from Washington state to the East Coast.

Review of Seattle police shows promise of US-backed reform

Review of Seattle police shows promise of US-backed reform

SEATTLE -- A new review shows that federally mandated changes in the Seattle Police Department led to a stunning drop in how often officers use serious force, with no rise in crime or officer injuries.A court-appointed monitor released the review Thursday.

SEATTLE -- A new review shows that federally mandated changes in the Seattle Police Department led to a stunning drop in how often officers use serious force, with no rise in crime or officer injuries.A court-appointed monitor released the review Thursday.

On death’s door: The fight to save a heroin addict’s life

On death’s door: The fight to save a heroin addict’s life

An hour before the frantic scene began to unfold, Seattle Police Officers Randy Jokela and Jason Drummond were on their regular beat. Combined, the two have patrolled downtown Seattle for nearly a half-century.

An hour before the frantic scene began to unfold, Seattle Police Officers Randy Jokela and Jason Drummond were on their regular beat. Combined, the two have patrolled downtown Seattle for nearly a half-century.

Heroin Hits Home: the deadly comeback of an old drug

Heroin Hits Home: the deadly comeback of an old drug

Q13 News' Brandi Kruse joined police on the front lines of the battle against the deadly drug where they were faced with the deadly reality of heroin, an old drug that is claiming new victims every single day.

Q13 News' Brandi Kruse joined police on the front lines of the battle against the deadly drug where they were faced with the deadly reality of heroin, an old drug that is claiming new victims every single day.

Seattle police's approval rating hits new high, survey says

Seattle police's approval rating hits new high, survey says

The number of people who approve of the job the Seattle Police Department is doing hit a new high, according to a survey released by the Federal Monitor.

The number of people who approve of the job the Seattle Police Department is doing hit a new high, according to a survey released by the Federal Monitor.

SPD: Two arrested after gun drawn during Belltown incident

SPD: Two arrested after gun drawn during Belltown incident

Seattle Police believe that they were able to stop a shooting before it happened early Saturday after arresting two armed men in Belltown.SPD spokesperson Det.

Seattle Police believe that they were able to stop a shooting before it happened early Saturday after arresting two armed men in Belltown.SPD spokesperson Det.