SPD investigates 3 separate stabbings in 24 hours
Seattle police are investigating multiple stabbings in Seattle's Chinatown-International District neighborhood.
Former Seattle Police Chief Diaz files $10M tort claim against city
Adrian Diaz is seeking $10 million in damages. Here is what he's claiming.
Former SPD Chief Adrian Diaz on leave
Former Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz, along with the department's Communications Director Jamie Tompkins, have been placed on paid administrative leave
Ex-Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz placed on leave
Former Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz, along with the department's Communications Director Jamie Tompkins, have been placed on paid administrative leave.
Ex-Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz placed on leave
Former Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz, along with the department's communications director, have been placed on paid administrative leave.
Seattle Police spend $120K on UK consultant ahead 2026 World Cup
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the horizon and an estimated 750,000 soccer fans expected to descend on Seattle, the police department is investing in new crowd control methods to manage the influx.
Seattle Police spend $120K on UK consultant ahead of 2026 World Cup
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the way and an estimated 750,000 soccer fans coming to Seattle, the police department is dropping $120,000 on a UK consultant with expertise in crowd control.
Seattle pushes for stricter regulations on police use of less-lethal force at protests
The proposed measure would prohibit the use of tools like pepper spray, tear gas, and batons unless there is an imminent risk of a riot, barricaded subject or hostage situation.
Seattle City Council greenlights $50K bonuses for police officers
In a 6–1 vote, the Seattle City Council approved a proposal to increase recruitment and retention bonuses for Seattle Police Department (SPD) officers, despite public backlash.
SPD Chief wants more civilians on the force
Officer applications are up, but Seattle interim police chief Sue Rahr is focused on getting more civilians on the force.
Seattle Police Department ends Mounted Patrol Unit after 150 years
The Seattle Police Department, on course to receive a massive $62 million boost to its budget in 2025, is looking to cut its Mounted Patrol Unit to save money.
Civil rights nonprofits warn against Seattle's surveillance ordinances
Organizations are sharing concerns over ordinances that could add surveillance cameras to several high-crime areas in Seattle.
Seattle Police: Officers won't respond to burglary alarm calls without evidence
A triggered alarm system at a property in Seattle will soon require more information to get an officer’s attention.
Salacious allegations from SPD officers suing Seattle under scrutiny
FOX 13 Seattle uncovered information that casts doubt on some of the allegations in a SPD civil complaint filed in April.
Family of woman hit, killed by Seattle police sues city for $110M
The family of Jaahnavi Kandula, the 23-year-old woman hit and killed by a Seattle police officer in Jan. 2023, has sued the city for more than $110 million — plus $11,000.

















