Police

Controversial bill spelling out removal for decertified sheriffs advances in Washington legislature

Seattle Police escalated conflicts during anti-trans rally in 2025, report says

A new review from Seattle’s Office of Inspector General – which scrutinizes police practices -- cites dozens of contributing factors to the “poor outcomes” and clashes between police and counter-protesters around a conservative Christian rally last May in Cal Anderson Park on Capitol Hill.

Seattle charges man with assault for slapping, grabbing women from Lime bike

The Seattle City Attorney has charged a 24-year-old man with one count of assault with sexual motivation for grabbing and groping multiple women’s buttocks in downtown Seattle last spring.

Seattle City Council approves new police contract, boosting pay and expanding crisis response

The agreement preserves the status of SPD officers as the highest paid in the state, according to Council staff. It also offers new bonuses for college degrees and bilingual skills, and it allows new civilian participation in the most serious misconduct investigations. The contract also expands the city’s unarmed Community Assisted Response and Engagement teams and allows them to respond to certain calls for the first time without a police escort.

Victim of unsolved Seattle CHOP killing featured in newly unearthed video

A newly unearthed video has revealed what is likely the last known footage of Antonio Mays Jr. speaking at 2020’s Capitol Hill Occupied Protest just days before his death.

What's in Seattle's budget? Mapping the $8.9 billion spending plan Mayor Harrell leaves for Wilson

The Seattle City Council last week approved Mayor Bruce Harrell’s $9 billion dollar budget for 2026. That means when Seattle Mayor-elect Katie Wilson takes office in January, she and the new City Council will inherit those funding choices. Here’s what to know in the meantime — explained in pizza terms.

New Seattle Police contract includes pay boost, increased use of unarmed crisis responders

A new proposed contract between the city of Seattle and its police officers guild contains pay increases and a more significant role for the city’s unarmed responders to attend calls without a police officer.

Is Seattle ready for a Portland-like federal response? Police, city leaders take preemptive steps

ICE launches ad campaign to recruit Seattle-area police

TV ads now airing in Seattle are trying to recruit local police to work for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Seattle expands video surveillance despite public concerns about potential abuse

The Seattle City Council voted 7-2 Tuesday to expand its use of video cameras by police, despite concerns that the footage could be used by the Trump administration against immigrants, protesters, and vulnerable communities.