Mike Reicher of The Seattle Times
Stories
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Washington State Patrol, criticized for lack of diversity, removes psychologist from hiring decision
The Washington State Patrol has permanently stripped its staff psychologist of his role conducting hiring evaluations. A Seattle Times and NW News Network investigation revealed that the psychological exam disproportionately rejected candidates of color.
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Washington State Patrol’s hiring under fire as agency failed to diversify over decades
The Washington State Patrol turned 100 this year. To this day it’s still a mostly white, male organization. Over the years it’s struggled to diversify. But now one part of the hiring process is getting fresh scrutiny: the psychological review.
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Former Washington State Patrol sergeant stripped of right to carry a badge
A former sergeant in the Washington State Patrol was stripped of his state peace officer certification on Wednesday over allegations he carried out a...
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Government
Washington State Patrol sexual misconduct case tests state oversight as police reforms near passage
The son-in-law of the Washington State Patrol chief resigned as a trooper after investigations into allegations of on-the-job sex and sexual assault. He...