“The Seattle Police Department is committed to protecting the safety of all people. Jahnaavi Kandula was a valued member of our community and loved by those who knew her. Her death is a tragic example of a failure to keep Seattle safe. Since her death, we have instituted new officer driver training and policies around operating emergency vehicles.
SPD is firmly committed to preventing events like the one that killed her from happening again. Please reach out to the Seattle City Attorney’s Office for any additional information regarding this matter.”