Ex-Seattle officials say OIG botched Chief Diaz, Jamie Tompkins affair probe

Two former Seattle city officials claim the OIG mishandled its investigation of rumors that Ex-police Chief Adrian Diaz was sleeping with his Chief of Staff, Jamie Tompkins.

Search for escaped inmate continues in Seattle
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The search continues for a man who escaped police at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Sunday. He was last seen fleeing into the light rail system and exiting at the Capitol Hill station. Law enforcement ask for more information from the public. If you see him you are urged to call 911 right away.

Former SPD officials seek $3M over romance rumors
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Former Seattle Police Department Chief of Staff Jamie Tompkins wants the city of Seattle to pay her $3 million for pain and suffering caused by rumors she was in a sexual relationship with ex-Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz.

Former Seattle PD official seeks $3M over romance rumors
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Former high-ranking member of the Seattle Police Department and former FOX 13 News anchor Jamie Thompkins is seeking $3 million in emotional damages.

‘Violated, degraded, dehumanized’: Ex-Seattle police official Jamie Tompkins demands $3M

Former SPD Chief of Staff Jamie Tompkins is demanding $3 million from the city of Seattle, alleging she was harassed over false rumors of a sexual relationship with ex-Chief Adrian Diaz.

Seattle Mayor, Police Chief celebrate record-high number of new officers

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and Police Chief Shon Barnes announced a major increase in police officer hires in 2025 compared to years past.

Debate over Seattle police use of AI for reports
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Should Seattle police be using artificial intelligence to help generate non-criminal reports and other communications? That's the questions the Seattle Office of Accountability has been mulling over after an SPD employee was accused of using the technology to help write up Blue Team reports and emails.

Seattle police chief makes first appearance at community meeting
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The Seattle Police Department's newest police chief Shon Barnes made his first appearance at a community engagement meeting in West Seattle on Tuesday.

Seattle police Lt. sues city, claims retaliation discrimination

To clear his name and recoup economic damages, a veteran Seattle police lieutenant says he is suing the City of Seattle.

One-on-one with Seattle's new police chief
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Newly-appointed Seattle police chief Shon Barnes landed in Seattle last night, and he's ready to hit the ground running.