Seattle Office of Police Accountability recommends SPD develop policy around AI use
The Seattle Office of Police Accountability is now recommending that SPD take action and create an AI policy for its employees.
Debate over Seattle police use of AI for reports
Should Seattle police be using artificial intelligence to help generate non-criminal reports and other communications? That's the questions the Seattle Office of Accountability has been mulling over after an SPD employee was accused of using the technology to help write up Blue Team reports and emails.
Seattle police chief makes first appearance at community meeting
The Seattle Police Department's newest police chief Shon Barnes made his first appearance at a community engagement meeting in West Seattle on Tuesday.
Seattle police chief makes first appearance at community engagement meeting
Chief Shon Barnes gave a talk and took questions from community leaders and the audience at the Southwest Precinct Tuesday night.
Seattle City Council passes ordinance to let police use less-lethal weapons again
The ordinance now allows Seattle police to use less-lethal weapons in certain crowd management situations.
Seattle police Lt. sues city, claims retaliation discrimination
To clear his name and recoup economic damages, a veteran Seattle police lieutenant says he is suing the City of Seattle.
Seattle police Lt. sues city, claims retaliation discrimination
To clear his name and recoup economic damages, a veteran Seattle police lieutenant says he is suing the City of Seattle.
Seattle Police Department welcomes new chief
Shon Barnes has begun his first day as the chief of the Seattle Police Department.
Seattle’s new police Chief Shon Barnes pledges transparency, trust
Seattle’s newly appointed police chief, Shon Barnes, has arrived and is ready to lead the department in a new direction.
One-on-one with Seattle's new police chief
Newly-appointed Seattle police chief Shon Barnes landed in Seattle last night, and he's ready to hit the ground running.
Sue Rahr steps down as Seattle Police Chief after 8 months of leadership
After eight months as interim Chief of the Seattle Police Department, Sue Rahr is stepping down, bringing an end to a transformative chapter for the department.
Interim Seattle police chief Sue Rahr steps down
Sue Rahr's role at Seattle Police has come to an end after eight months as the department's interim chief.
Seattle police investigating second deadly shooting this year
Seattle police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened early Sunday morning in the Ballard neighborhood.
Legislators consider grant program to support police hiring
Supporters of the bill, including newly sworn-in Gov. Bob Ferguson, say the police funding grant is necessary. However, the state's massive budget deficit looms over the session.
Seattle Police Department sees hiring boost in 2024 with 84 new recruits
The Seattle Police Department is making strides in rebuilding its ranks after several challenging years.
SPD new hires train after successful recruitment year
The Seattle Police Department may finally be turning the corner on its staffing struggles, as 2024 turned out to be one of their biggest recruitment years, with 84 new hires.
Seattle police, mayor celebrate hiring surge
Seattle Police and the Mayor's Office are celebrating what they're calling a surge in officer recruitment.
Seattle police report recruitment hits highest level in over a decade
The Seattle Police Department is celebrating what it’s calling a “surge" in officer recruitment, as the department sees its highest number of applicants since 2013.
OPA releases final report on deadly 2023 SPD crash
The Office of Police Accountability just released their close case summary, one day after officer Kevin Dave was fired from the department for a deadly 2023 crash.
OPA: Seattle officer who hit, killed pedestrian in 2023 violated several policies
An OPA investigation found that former Seattle police officer Kevin Dave, who hit and killed 23-year-old Jaahnavi Kandula in 2023, violated several policies in the moments leading up to the crash.