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. Stephen Howie
Seattle Police released from federal oversight After 13 years of oversight, a federal judge has restored local control of the Seattle Police Department. Amy Radil
Seattle police at Jan. 6 Trump rally told investigators they witnessed no violence, records show After years of legal battles, the city of Seattle has disclosed the names of all its police officers who attended President Donald Trump’s rally on Jan. 6, 2021. Amy Radil
Violent crime drops in Washington as drug offenses skyrocket, latest statistics show Violent crime in Washington dropped significantly last year but remains well above pre-pandemic levels. And Washington remains dead last in police staffing per capita compared to other states. Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard
Lummi Nation police officer shot during traffic stop; suspect now in custody A Lummi Nation police officer was shot multiple times during a traffic stop early Monday morning. The suspect is now in custody after an hourslong search. KUOW Staff
Under Trump’s ICE, people without criminal history increasingly targeted in WA On the social media pages for the Seattle Field Office of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, scrolling lists of mug shots highlight people with criminal convictions. But these posts don’t reflect a growing pattern of who ICE is taking into custody. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
Manuel Ellis' family gets $6 million in wrongful death settlement with city of Tacoma More than five years after Manuel "Manny" Ellis was killed during a police encounter on his way home from a Tacoma convenience store, the city will pay his family $6 million to settle a wrongful death lawsuit KUOW Staff
Seattle police investigating U District shooting Seattle police are investigating an early Monday morning shooting in the University District that injured a 22-year-old man. KUOW Staff
SCOTUS deals setback to Seattle police officers seeking anonymity in Jan. 6 inquiry The U.S. Supreme Court has denied a request for a stay from four current or former Seattle police officers seeking to prevent SPD from disclosing their names and other records. Amy Radil
New records detail fear, deception as Seattle investigated former police chief Diaz for hiring girlfriend Seattle’s Office of Inspector General has released a long-awaited trove of documents undergirding the investigation that led Mayor Bruce Harrell to fire then-Seattle police chief Adrian Diaz for dishonesty last December. Amy Radil
