SPD

Violence Mars Peaceful May Day Rally In Downtown Seattle

The Associated Press — Thu, 02 May 2013 04:30:46 +0000

SEATTLE (AP) — Police used flash bangs and pepper spray against some protesters pelting them with objects late Wednesday, as a spurt of violence erupted after a May Day march for immigration reform ended.

Thousands March Through Seattle In May Day Rally

The Associated Press — Thu, 02 May 2013 02:29:11 +0000

SEATTLE (AP) — Thousands of people marched about 2 1/2 miles from the Central District toward Seattle's downtown Jackson Federal Building on Wednesday after a May Day rally supporting immigrant rights and labor.

Seattle Police Chief John Diaz Steps Down

John Ryan — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:46:09 +0000

Seattle’s police chief stepped down on Monday. John Diaz announced his retirement 33 years after starting with the Seattle Police Department – and one week after a pair of outside reviews criticized SPD under his tenure.

SPD Officials Say They've Learned May Day Lessons

Amy Radil — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:36:09 +0000

A new report found many shortcomings in how the Seattle Police Department handled May Day demonstrations in downtown Seattle last year. SPD officials said they’ve made important changes since then.

More Details On Greenwood Police Shooting

Ruby de Luna — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 18:27:55 +0000

Seattle police have released information on the fatal shooting Tuesday evening of a 21-year-old man in Seattle’s Greenwood neighborhood.

Applicants Ready To Keep Tabs On Seattle Police

Liz Jones — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 18:37:06 +0000

Seattle city officials will soon begin sifting through applications for police watchdogs. Last month, the city put out a call for citizens to serve on a new community police commission. It’s being created as part of an agreement with the US Department of Justice to reform the Seattle Police Department.