Police reforms approved in Seattle The Seattle City Council has unanimously passed a measure to put civilians in charge of police oversight. It comes five years after a federal judge... Paige Browning Play AudioListen 2 mins
Civilians will oversee Seattle police conduct, but there's debate over details Seattle Police reforms that are five years in the making took a big step forward this week. A City Council committee approved a measure to put civilians... Paige Browning Play AudioListen 2 mins
Police oversight plan too complicated, Seattle chief says After years of work, the Seattle City Council is finally going to vote on police accountability legislation. A council committee is expected to vote on... Kate OConnell Play AudioListen 2 mins
She was a SWAT team leader. Now she wants to be sheriff The first woman to lead King County's SWAT team wants to be sheriff. Major Mitzi Johanknecht says after 32 years on the force she's qualified to take... Paige Browning Play AudioListen 2 mins
Cops shouldn't handle discipline in WA schools, ACLU says Police are handling routine discipline issues in many Washington schools – sometimes even arresting children — finds a new study from the American Civil... Ann Dornfeld Play AudioListen 2 mins
AG Ferguson responds to fear, confusion about immigration enforcement Liz Jones talks with Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson about the role of local governments in federal immigration enforcement. The Attorney... Liz Jones Play AudioListen 5 mins
Culture at Seattle Police has already changed says union head Bill Radke talks with Officer Kevin Stuckey, head of the Seattle Police Officers' Guild, about U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions' announcement of a... Jeannie Yandel Play AudioListen 10 mins
Should courthouses be off limits for immigration arrests in WA? Washington state’s highest-ranking judge is still waiting for federal immigration officials to write her back. Washington State Supreme Court Chief... Liz Jones Play AudioListen 2 mins
This growing city needs more officers. Carpentry experience a plus Black Diamond is a small city on the verge of big growth. It recently came through a budget crisis that threatened to shut down the city – including its... Kara McDermott Play AudioListen 3 mins
Pregnant mom calls for help, ends up killed by police. Her tribe wants answers The young mom texted her boyfriend: “Come and get the girls or call 911. I’m about to shoot myself.” Amy Radil Play AudioListen 11 mins
