Interim Seattle Police Chief Sue Rahr updates public on first 60 days

Seattle's interim police chief addressed the public on Tuesday, offering details of the departments recent accomplishments and pitfalls.

SPD officer caught laughing about woman's death fired
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Seattle police officer Daniel Auderer, who in 2023 was caught on body camera joking and laughing about the death of a student fatally struck by a patrol car, has been fired from the department, interim Police Chief Sue Rahr announced Wednesday.

Seattle police officer caught laughing, joking about woman's death fired

Seattle Police officer Daniel Auderer, who was caught on body camera joking and laughing about the death of a student fatally struck by a patrol car, has been fired from the department.

Redmond police looking for women accused of robbery, assault

A trio of women in Redmond robbed a store and assaulted an elderly clerk on July 15, according to police. With one arrest made, they seek public help finding the remaining suspects.

Bodycam captures Seattle police arrest armed man on scooter

Seattle police arrested an armed man who fled from officers on a scooter last month, and it was all caught on body camera.

Seattle’s early summer violent crimes prompt renewed calls to address police shortage

Seattle is only a few days into summer, and the city has already seen several violent crimes. Concerns about what the rest of the summer will look like are growing as the police department deals with staffing shortages.

Jury awards $700k to Seattle protesters jailed for writing anti-police slogans in chalk on barricade

Four Seattle protesters who were jailed for writing anti-police graffiti in chalk on a barricade have been awarded nearly $700k after a federal court jury decided their civil rights were violated.

Seattle police officer fired for off-duty racist comments

A Seattle police officer was fired for calling his Chinese American neighbor racist and sexist slurs while off duty in 2022, according to a news report.

Seattle interim police chief aims to bring back SROs amid school violence

Seattle’s Interim Chief of Police, Sue Rahr, is advocating for the return of School Resource Officers (SROs), saying they will create a safer environment for students.

Garfield High shooting: Should police return to Seattle schools?

The loss of life at Garfield High School is reopening another emotional debate — Seattle’s decision to end its school resource officers program.

Should police return to Seattle schools?
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Two years ago, Seattle Public Schools ended its school resource officer program. Now, there's debate over whether police should return to schools after several shootings.

Witness of alleged Seattle PD use-of-force incident calling for accountability

A video capturing Seattle police officers using batons to detain a man has gone viral on social media, igniting a debate about police accountability and use of force.