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Harrell says Seattle police staffing levels improving as more officers join force
Staffing levels at the Seattle Police Department are showing signs of improvement, according to new figures from the mayor's office.
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.
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.
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.
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Amazon and Seattle: Mayor Bruce Harrell on tech giant’s full return to office, and relationship with city
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, left, speaking with Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell at an event in Seattle last year to announce new ...
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell reflects on challenges facing city, highlights 2025 goals
From downtown cleanup efforts to the ongoing housing crisis, Harrell shared his thoughts on the challenges ahead and the ...
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Seattle leaders struggle to agree on a path forward for housing
With more jobs than homes coming to Seattle for years, city leaders are aiming to find consensus on a plan to construct ...
Seattle mayor’s plan to double housing capacity sparks debate, concern among city council
Under Harrell’s revised One Seattle plan, 330,000 new housing units, including at least 80,000 homes, are expected to be ...
Seattle’s new $20.76-per-hour minimum wage law forces at least 5 more restaurants to close
Jackson’s Catfish Corner, Bel Gatto, The Jilted Siren, Plum Bistro and Rapport wine bar have shuttered in recent days, ...
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Chief Rahr Fires Seattle Cop Who Struck and Killed Jaahnavi Kandula
On Monday, interim Seattle Police Chief Sue Rahr fired SPD Officer Kevin Dave. Dave was driving 74 miles per hour in response ...
Fault lines emerge as Seattle council takes up housing plan
The Seattle City Council’s first meeting of 2025 previewed a fight about density that has grown as the mayor's proposed ...
Seattle Police Department data shows drop in city's violent crime in 2024
While December numbers are not yet finalized, violent crime is trending down overall in the city in comparison to 2023.