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.
Seattle police report a net gain of one officer in 2024, breaking four-year streak
The Seattle Police Department had a net gain of one officer in 2024, breaking a four year streak of a net loss of officers. City leaders have identified the need to boost staffing within the Seattle Police Department after a mass exodus of officers leaving the force since 2020.
Harrell says Seattle Police Department reported high number of recruits under new leadership initiatives
After struggling to find police recruits for the department, Harrell said Seattle reported its highest number of recruits in the last 10 years. There were over 4,000 applications to work for the Seattle Police Department (SPD), more than double the amount received in 2023.
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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 Times sues Seattle police, alleging public records violations
A former Seattle mayor's policy let police "group" record requests from a single person — in effect delaying release of many ...
Seattle homeless man arrested again in park, calls for help amid legal struggles
SEATTLE — A notorious Seattle homeless man is again behind bars. Steve Irwin is banned from all Seattle parks, yet he emerged ...
Seattle Police Officer Fired After Striking, Killing Graduate Student with Patrol Car
Jaahnavi Kandula was crossing the street at a crosswalk when she was struck by a police cruiser being driven by officer Kevin ...
Seattle police officer who struck and killed a graduate student from India is fired
Seattle’s interim police chief on Monday fired the officer who fatally struck a 23-year-old graduate student from India with ...
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Seattle Police Department Fires Officer Kevin Dave for Killing of Jaahnavi Kandula
Interim Chief of Police Sue Rahr announced she'd fired SPD Officer Kevin Dave in an internal email Monday. The decision comes ...
Suspect arrested after stabbing man in face with sword in Seattle
The suspect, a 41-year-old man, got into an argument at an apartment complex on Eighth Avenue South early Wednesday, ...
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Seattle Cop Who Struck And Killed Jaahnavi Kandula With Patrol Car Fired
SEATTLE, WA – Interim Seattle Police Chief Sue Rahr announced on January 6 that she has terminated Officer Kevin Dave, who ...
New Seattle Police Department Chief expected to be sworn in late-January
Barnes is now not expected to be sworn in as an interim chief until Jan. 21, at the earliest, per City Hall sources. The timeline could also drag out. He will also go through a confirmation process ...
Seattle police officer who struck and killed graduate student from India fired
Seattle’s interim police chief said Monday that she has fired a police officer who in 2023 struck and killed a graduate ...