Seattle Police Department
Buyback Guns To Be Melted Into Bricks, Placed Around Seattle
(CBS Seattle/AP) — More than 700 guns collected during a buyback in January will be melted into bricks and printed with messages of peace then placed around Seattle. Mayor Mike McGinn is expected to announce […]
SPD’s New Recruits Get Looser Tattoo, Pot Rules
(CBS Seattle) — The Seattle Police Department is loosening its rules on pot use and tattoos for new recruits, according to KOMO News. Mayor Mike McGinn announced the changes Monday morning, saying the change is […]
Public Sex At Nightclub Ends In Arrests
(CBS Seattle) — A couple is arrested after allegedly getting caught having sex in the bathroom of a Capitol Hill nightclub. According to KOMO News, Seattle police officers were called to the club in the 1400 […]
SPD: More Officers On Patrol On May Day
Seattle police who were caught off-guard last year by May Day violence say they’re prepared to handle Wednesday’s marches and rallies in the city.
Interim SPD Chief Apologizes For Homeless Video
Seattle’s new interim police chief apologized Thursday for participating in a 1986 Seattle police training video that “made light of homelessness.”
Escalator Strangles Man To Death After Clothes Get Caught
A man was strangled to death after his clothing got caught on an escalator.
REPORT: Seattle Police Chief John Diaz Stepping Down
After a relatively short tenure, Seattle Police Chief John Diaz is retiring, according to KIROTV.com.
McGinn Ends Police Drone Efforts
Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn is ending the police department’s drone program after local residents protested.
Police: Man Buys Missile Launcher From Another During Weapons Buyback Event
Seattle police are tracking down the history of a nonfunctional missile launcher that showed up at a Saturday weapons buyback event in Seattle.
Police: Woman Beat Boyfriend Unconscious With 2-Week Old Baby Strapped To Her Chest
A Seattle woman is accused of beating her child’s father into unconsciousness while the newborn baby was strapped to her chest.
