Police

757 Stories

Politics

Will capital gains tax elude Washington lawmakers yet again?

It’s the final week of Washington’s 105-day legislative session. As the hours count down, a number of big issues still being negotiated: the budget, the governor’s climate bills and what to do about a recent Supreme Court ruling that threw out the state’s drug possession law.
Austin Jenkins

Angela King
National

When You Add More Police To A City, What Happens?

A new study looks at the effects of growing police forces on racial inequality.
Greg Rosalsky
National

Law Professor: Police Hold 'Extraordinary' Power Over Black People In Traffic Stops

Those who don't immediately stop for police are committing "contempt of cop. And bad officers will make you pay for that," law professor Paul Butler argues.
Noel King

Avie Schneider
Law & Courts

Kent police killing of Black man leads to $4.4M settlement and push for new laws

Family members of a young man shot by Kent police in 2017 say the legal settlement they’ve reached with the city will help them heal. But they also say their journey is not over.
Amy Radil
Government

2 big changes for police use-of-force in Washington state

Amid widespread calls for greater police accountability, Washington state is slated to create an office to independently investigate serious use of force incidents, along with a publicly accessible database documenting police use of force incidents. Several other bills surrounding police reform are close to passage.
Liz Brazile
Government

April 12th | The financial penalties of our criminal justice system

What does the state of Washington owe people who were convicted under a drug possession law that's been overturned? Plus, why a heartwarming story about a police dog might not be so heartwarming, and a look at the industry of police moonlighting.
Bill Radke
National

Black Army Lieutenant Sues Virginia Police Officers For Excessive Force

Lt. Caron Nazario was knocked to the ground and handcuffed by two Windsor officers after a traffic stop, multiple videos show. The officer who pepper-sprayed Nazario was terminated by the department.
Matthew S. Schwartz

Emma Bowman
Politics

Police accountability, a new charter initiative, and the end of the Amazon union push, this week

Bill Radke reviews the week's news with Q13 correspondent Brandi Kruse, Kiro7 reporter Essex Porter, and The Stranger reporter Nathalie Graham.
Bill Radke

Sarah Leibovitz
Politics

Gary Locke is probably not running for Seattle mayor. For starters, he lives in Bellevue

This week gave us some insight into where the Seattle mayor's race might be heading. In addition to two high profile candidates who joined the race last week - former Council President Bruce Harrell and former state lawmaker Jessyn Farrell - speculation grew about former Washington Gov. Gary Locke jumping into the mix.
Angela King

Katie Campbell
National

Police Arrest Georgia Lawmaker As Governor Signs Law Overhauling Elections

Democratic state Rep. Park Cannon, a Black woman, is facing charges after refusing to stop knocking on Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's office door.
Jaclyn Diaz

29 of 76