Seattle Police Department doesn't track hate crimes well, says city auditor A new report says Seattle police may have been underreporting hate crimes. This after Police Department’s own findings showed a substantial increase in... Patricia Murphy
If bike share has people skipping the helmet, it's not leading to tickets It's illegal to ride a bike without wearing a helmet in Seattle and greater King County. Since three bike sharing companies launched in the city,... Paige Browning
Ask a cop, get beyond 'protect and serve' “To protect and serve.” That’s the motto of many police agencies. But recent police shootings in Seattle and around the nation have undermined respect for the job cops do. John O'Brien Ahlaam Ibraahim
King County calls for de-escalation training for all deputies King County officials are calling on the sheriff's office to improve its de-escalation protocols. This week, the King County Council passed a measure... Paige Browning
Lawsuit targets police officers in Charleena Lyles shooting A wrongful death lawsuit was filed Friday against the two Seattle police officers who shot Charleena Lyles. Gil Aegerter Rob Wood
Family of Burien man shot by police sues King County, sheriff The family of a 20-year-old Burien man shot dead by police in June is suing King County, the county Sheriff's Office and Sheriff John Urquhart alleging... Ann Dornfeld
Autopsy: Charleena Lyles was shot 7 times by Seattle police Seven bullets riddled Charleena Lyles’ body earlier this summer when she was shot by Seattle police. Those bullets struck her chest and arm and dug into... Kate OConnell
VIDEO: Guy pulls over motorcycle, points gun. Doesn’t mention he’s a cop Update 8/31/2017: The King County Sheriff's deputy placed on administrative leave after drawing his gun on a motorcyclist earlier this month has been... Paige Browning
Officers who fatally shot Che Taylor sue Kshama Sawant for defamation Two Seattle police officers who shot and killed Che Taylor, an African-American man, last year are suing City Councilmember Kshama Sawant for defamation. Kate OConnell
I've been stopped 8 times by Seattle police. Not because I'm a bad driver I have been stopped eight times by the Seattle Police Department. I wasn't speeding nor did I have an issue with my car. Four stops occurred in my... Ron Sims
