The Seattle Police Department’s recent decision to ... Given the city’s overall revenue challenges, it seemed appropriate to make this decision.” Though eliminating the mounted unit will ...

Rahr will help identify a list of qualified semi-finalist candidates with the help of former Seattle Police Department ... facing the city's public safety challenges but said it became apparent ...

SEATTLE — The Seattle Police Department has nearly two dozen ... through 2024,” blaming past dysfunction on the recruiting challenges. He noted the allegations against Diaz, saying, “There ...

Seattle Public Schools put a moratorium on police in schools in 2020. It is working with police to bring a "school engagement ...

SEATTLE — The Seattle Police Department said Monday that it will lose more officers this year than it gains. In 2024, the department had 40 departures and only gained 15, and is projecting more ...

SEATTLE — The Seattle Police Department (SPD) welcomed its new chief on Thursday. KING 5 spoke with Chief Shon Barnes about his new role joining a department struggling with understaffing and a ...

Seattle police officers are now among the highest-paid in the country, reflecting the city’s recognition of the challenges they face. “Improving the hiring process and ensuring competitive ...

Seattle Police Department leaders say they need to ... his support to quickly hire more police. "The public safety challenges that we're experiencing today are a shameful legacy of the defund ...

Protesters clashed with police, leading to 23 arrests during a five-hour confrontation that involved shoving, thrown objects, and pepper spray. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell ... highlighting the ongoing ...

But Scholes said targeted efforts by the Seattle Police Department and city leaders ... But it’s much better than it’s been.” Despite challenges, the report shows growth in the retail ...