The Seattle Times announces it is suing the Seattle Police Department
The Seattle Times announced in a story published early Thursday it is suing the Seattle Police Department (SPD) over the release of public records.
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 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 time-sensitive documents for years.
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.
Tucson Police Department ramps up recruitment efforts
TPD hosted its sixth hiring information session of the current period Wednesday night—a number the department says is higher than the usual two to three sessions.
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 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.
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Seattle mayor calls for major SPD reforms after Adrian Diaz harassment claims probe
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has called for major SPD changes after a probe into allegations of gender discrimination and ...
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Former SPD Chief Adrian Diaz fired, accused of lying about relationship with staffer
Former Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz was terminated Tuesday for allegations of having a relationship with a former staffer and lying about it. Diaz and Jamie Tompkins, the former director of ...
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The astonishingly steamy love letter that ended Seattle police chief Adrian Diaz's career
A romantic note addressed to former top cop Adrian Diaz was found in his police-issued Toyota Highlander by his security guard, according to a 40-page investigation report released by the city's ...
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Ex-chief Adrian Diaz fired from SPD for alleged ‘intimate’ relationship with staffer
Adrian Diaz, the former Seattle police chief, has been fired from the department, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell’s office confirmed to KIRO Newsradio Tuesday morning. Harrell told the Seattle City ...
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Seattle mayor fires former police chief Adrian Diaz, citing affair with colleague
by Jimmy Bernhard and Chris Daniels, KOMO News Senior Reporter TOPICS: SEATTLE — Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has fired former Seattle Police Department chief Adrian Diaz after a lengthy ...
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Seattle mayor fires former Police Chief Adrian Diaz, cites affair
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has officially fired former police chief Adrian Diaz, according to an email obtained Tuesday morning by KUOW. In a letter to Seattle City Council, Harrell wrote that ...