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SPD Response to Question Raised During Council Briefing

UPDATE: After further research we were able to refine this information even further. Corrections below. During a City Council briefing today on Seattle demonstrations following the Ferguson decision, questions were posed regarding the race of individuals arrested. SPD records indicate that twenty-five arrests were made during protests between November 24 and… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Investigate After the Assault of a Veterans Advocate

A man known for his work raising awareness about military veterans and their families, was assaulted while doing just that Saturday evening near the stadiums. The victim, who regularly rides his bike wearing the stars and stripes, was taking a break when he somehow drew the ire of man riding… [ Keep reading ]

SPD Supervisor Catches Misconduct on Dashcam, Refers it to OPA

The incident in the below video clip occurred in 2013. The Seattle Police Department accountability structure led to this complaint being internally generated, investigated and adjudicated in 2014. No public complaint ever surfaced. Our front line supervisor raised concerns and flagged it immediately to the chain of command. The Office… [ Keep reading ]