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.
Washington high court to decide if Seattle officers who attended Jan. 6 rally can remain anonymous
The Washington Supreme Court will determine if the names of four Seattle police officers who attended the Jan. 6 riot at the nation's capital should remain anonymous or be made public.
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 Rahr stands behind 'kinder and gentler' policing
Policing with kindness and respect is a principle Seattle Police Interim Chief Sue Rahr has championed for decades.
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.
Ex-Seattle Police Chief Diaz reveals he's gay amid allegations
Former Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz says recent events essentially forced him to publicly out himself as gay.
Should police return to Seattle schools?
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.
Ex-Seattle Police Chief Diaz reveals he's gay after allegations, exit
Former Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz says recent events essentially forced him to publicly out himself as gay.
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.
Seattle police give update on Garfield High School shooting
Seattle Police detectives are investigating a shooting at Garfield High School this afternoon.
Community rallies for ousted Seattle Police Chief
More than a dozen people rallied outside of Seattle City Hall to show support for former Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz.
2 Seattle police officers caught on video beating suspect at bus stop
A Seattle man captured a dramatic video of a violent confrontation between police officers and a man at a bus stop on Friday.
2 Seattle police officers caught on video beating suspect at bus stop
The Office of Police Accountability (OPA) is investigating after video surfaced showing Seattle police officers hitting a man repeatedly at a bus stop while taking him into custody. (Video: DeeAnthony Marcell)
New Seattle Police interim chief's plan to turn department around
Time is ticking for Seattle's new interim police chief Sue Rahr, as she wants to get the department to do a full 180 within her six months in the corner office.
New Seattle Police chief's plan to turn department around
New interim police chief Sue Rahr says she has a plan to fix the very broken Seattle Police Department.
SPD interim police chief discusses first days in office
Friday marked day two of Sue Rahr’s new job as Seattle's interim police chief. Earlier this week, Mayor Bruce Harrell re-assigned former chief Adrian Diaz to work on 'special projects.'
A look at Seattle’s frequent turnover of mayors, police chiefs
As the dust begins to settle from the bombshell announcement of Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz’s reassignment, political observers are starting to examine the road ahead.
SPD still dealing with staffing crisis
Now a national search for a permanent Seattle Police Chief begins.