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.
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.
Seattle interim police chief's push to improve staffing
In an effort to improve staffing and efficiency, Seattle Police Department Interim Chief Sue Rahr is pushing for a bigger budget.
In an effort to improve staffing and efficiency, Seattle Police Department Interim Chief Sue Rahr is pushing for a bigger budget.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Seattle officer contesting $5,000 fine for crash that killed woman
The Seattle police officer who hit and killed 23-year-old Jaahnavi Kandula is contesting the $5,300 traffic fine he received for doing so.
The Seattle police officer who hit and killed 23-year-old Jaahnavi Kandula is contesting the $5,300 traffic fine he received for doing so.
Fired Seattle cop claims accountability agencies targeted him over union role
Former Seattle police officer Daniel Auderer says the Office of Police Accountability and the Community Police Commission purposefully leaked information in an attempt to weaken the Seattle Police Officers Guild.
Former Seattle police officer Daniel Auderer says the Office of Police Accountability and the Community Police Commission purposefully leaked information in an attempt to weaken the Seattle Police Officers Guild.
Seattle officer contesting $5,000 fine for crash that killed woman
The Seattle police officer who hit and killed 23-year-old Jaahnavi Kandula is contesting the $5,300 traffic fine he received for doing so.
The Seattle police officer who hit and killed 23-year-old Jaahnavi Kandula is contesting the $5,300 traffic fine he received for doing so.
Daniel Auderer breaks silence after being fired from SPD
Daniel Auderer, a former SPD officer who was caught on camera laughing about the death of a woman who was hit and killed by another Seattle cop, says he was making fun of the city's legal team.
Daniel Auderer, a former SPD officer who was caught on camera laughing about the death of a woman who was hit and killed by another Seattle cop, says he was making fun of the city's legal team.
Fired Seattle cop claims accountability agencies targeted him over union role
On Monday, Daniel Auderer was on The Jason Rantz Show where he said media coverage of him was intentionally negative because of his "union activism."
On Monday, Daniel Auderer was on The Jason Rantz Show where he said media coverage of him was intentionally negative because of his "union activism."
Civic groups call for DOJ investigation into Tacoma Police practices
Representatives with the Tacoma Pierce County Coalition say they have written a letter to the Department of Justice requesting a federal investigation into the Tacoma Police Department.
Representatives with the Tacoma Pierce County Coalition say they have written a letter to the Department of Justice requesting a federal investigation into the Tacoma Police Department.
'It's unbelievable'; Kent woman describes burglary, seeks justice
A Kent woman who says she overcame homelessness is now heartbroken after masked men broke into her Kent apartment and stole jewelry, electronics and sentimental items.
A Kent woman who says she overcame homelessness is now heartbroken after masked men broke into her Kent apartment and stole jewelry, electronics and sentimental items.
SPD lieutenant faces retaliation after forcing accountability
Lt. John O?Neil, a 20-year veteran of SPD, has been cleared in multiple investigations since 2023. The complaints alleged sexual harassment, racism and gender discrimination.
Lt. John O?Neil, a 20-year veteran of SPD, has been cleared in multiple investigations since 2023. The complaints alleged sexual harassment, racism and gender discrimination.
Fired Seattle cop files $20M tort complaint against city
Weeks after being terminated as a Seattle police officer, Daniel Auderer has filed a $20 million tort complaint against the city of Seattle for damages.
Weeks after being terminated as a Seattle police officer, Daniel Auderer has filed a $20 million tort complaint against the city of Seattle for damages.
Fired Seattle cop files $20M tort complaint against city
Weeks after being terminated as a Seattle police officer, Daniel Auderer has filed a $20 million tort complaint against the city of Seattle for damages.
Weeks after being terminated as a Seattle police officer, Daniel Auderer has filed a $20 million tort complaint against the city of Seattle for damages.
Man injured after machete attack in Seattle's Chinatown-International District
A 35-year-old man is recovering after he was attacked with a machete Thursday night in Seattle's Chinatown-International District.
A 35-year-old man is recovering after he was attacked with a machete Thursday night in Seattle's Chinatown-International District.