Seattle police union overwhelmingly rejects contract offer

SEATTLE - Members of the union that represents Seattle police officers voted overwhelmingly on Thursday to reject a contract offer from the city.

An email from the Seattle Police Guild (SPOG) said officers voted 823-156 to reject the proposal.

A source told Q13 News that among the sticking points, two loomed large.

The first was that officers oppose involuntary transfers for non-disciplinary reasons.

The second was that officers don't want civilian investigators in the Office of Professional Accountability, preferring instead that complaints be handled by sworn officers.

This breaking news story will be updated.