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Mayor Harrell picks Wisconsin chief Shon Barnes to lead Seattle PD
The Madison chief says his goal in Washington’s largest city will be to work on community/police relations.
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Seattle enacts controversial drug, prostitution ‘stay out’ zones
The laws establish seven banishment areas for those convicted of or charged with offenses, but opponents argue they won’t solve underlying issues.
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After tense meeting, Seattle Council OKs deal with Des Moines jail
The Council voted 8-1 to approve Mayor Harrell’s proposal, allowing Seattle to book misdemeanor offenders at SCORE.
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Chief Amy Smith’s plans for Seattle’s CARE Department
Appointed Tuesday, she wants to expand the police alternative program, reduce 911 response times and expand criminal diversion efforts.
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Seattle’s dual dispatch police alternative is expanding citywide
The CARE department will hire 18 additional responders, three supervisors and work seven days a week addressing mental and behavioral health crises.