Former Seattle PD official seeks $3M over romance rumors
Former high-ranking member of the Seattle Police Department and former FOX 13 News anchor Jamie Thompkins is seeking $3 million in emotional damages.
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.
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.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and Police Chief Shon Barnes announced a major increase in police officer hires in 2025 compared to years past.
Alki Community Council meeting reveals Seattle summer safety plans
Summer safety plans were revealed at a packed Alki Community Council meeting on Thursday.
Summer safety plans were revealed at a packed Alki Community Council meeting on Thursday.
Seattle Office of Police Accountability recommends SPD develop policy around AI use
The Seattle Office of Police Accountability is now recommending that SPD take action and create an AI policy for its employees.
The Seattle Office of Police Accountability is now recommending that SPD take action and create an AI policy for its employees.
Debate over Seattle police use of AI for reports
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.
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
The Seattle Police Department's newest police chief Shon Barnes made his first appearance at a community engagement meeting in West Seattle on Tuesday.
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 chief makes first appearance at community engagement meeting
Chief Shon Barnes gave a talk and took questions from community leaders and the audience at the Southwest Precinct Tuesday night.
Chief Shon Barnes gave a talk and took questions from community leaders and the audience at the Southwest Precinct Tuesday night.
Seattle City Council passes ordinance to let police use less-lethal weapons again
The ordinance now allows Seattle police to use less-lethal weapons in certain crowd management situations.
The ordinance now allows Seattle police to use less-lethal weapons in certain crowd management situations.
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.
To clear his name and recoup economic damages, a veteran Seattle police lieutenant says he is suing the City of Seattle.
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.
To clear his name and recoup economic damages, a veteran Seattle police lieutenant says he is suing the City of Seattle.
Seattle Police Department welcomes new chief
Shon Barnes has begun his first day as the chief of the Seattle Police Department.
Shon Barnes has begun his first day as the chief of the Seattle Police Department.
Seattle’s new police Chief Shon Barnes pledges transparency, trust
Seattle’s newly appointed police chief, Shon Barnes, has arrived and is ready to lead the department in a new direction.
Seattle’s newly appointed police chief, Shon Barnes, has arrived and is ready to lead the department in a new direction.
One-on-one with Seattle's new police chief
Newly-appointed Seattle police chief Shon Barnes landed in Seattle last night, and he's ready to hit the ground running.
Newly-appointed Seattle police chief Shon Barnes landed in Seattle last night, and he's ready to hit the ground running.
Sue Rahr steps down as Seattle Police Chief after 8 months of leadership
After eight months as interim Chief of the Seattle Police Department, Sue Rahr is stepping down, bringing an end to a transformative chapter for the department.
After eight months as interim Chief of the Seattle Police Department, Sue Rahr is stepping down, bringing an end to a transformative chapter for the department.
Interim Seattle police chief Sue Rahr steps down
Sue Rahr's role at Seattle Police has come to an end after eight months as the department's interim chief.
Sue Rahr's role at Seattle Police has come to an end after eight months as the department's interim chief.
Seattle police investigating second deadly shooting this year
Seattle police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened early Sunday morning in the Ballard neighborhood.
Seattle police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened early Sunday morning in the Ballard neighborhood.
Legislators consider grant program to support police hiring
Supporters of the bill, including newly sworn-in Gov. Bob Ferguson, say the police funding grant is necessary. However, the state's massive budget deficit looms over the session.
Supporters of the bill, including newly sworn-in Gov. Bob Ferguson, say the police funding grant is necessary. However, the state's massive budget deficit looms over the session.
Seattle Police Department sees hiring boost in 2024 with 84 new recruits
The Seattle Police Department is making strides in rebuilding its ranks after several challenging years.
The Seattle Police Department is making strides in rebuilding its ranks after several challenging years.
SPD new hires train after successful recruitment year
The Seattle Police Department may finally be turning the corner on its staffing struggles, as 2024 turned out to be one of their biggest recruitment years, with 84 new hires.
The Seattle Police Department may finally be turning the corner on its staffing struggles, as 2024 turned out to be one of their biggest recruitment years, with 84 new hires.