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        Justice reform, policing central to King County Prosecutor race

        Both candidates say public safety is their primary concern. But reform-oriented Leesa Manion and tough-on-crime Jim Ferrell have divergent paths in mind.

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        / October 25, 2022
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        5 key conflicts to watch in Seattle's budget battle

        As the City Council digs into Mayor Harrell's $7.4 billion 2023 budget proposal, there's friction over policing, homelessness and how to pay for a big shortfall.

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        • Josh Cohen
        / October 19, 2022 /
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        What local leaders think of Seattle police chief nominee Adrian Diaz

        Diaz, who has been acting as interim chief since 2020, was appointed by Mayor Bruce Harrell to fill the role permanently.

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        • Josh Cohen
        / September 23, 2022
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        Equity

        What the 988 call line could mean for WA's Black communities

        The new system for reaching crisis counselors could bridge barriers for Black residents seeking mental health support. Yet, some advocates are hesitant to call it a victory.

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        / August 1, 2022
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        Podcast | What does ‘public safety’ mean to Seattle?

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        / May 25, 2022

        Panelists discuss what safety means to different people and how city law enforcement might navigate short-term solutions and systemic reforms.

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        Seattle community leaders have a lot to say about public safety

        To address crime in Seattle, Civic Cocktail panelists say what's needed are more community input and a reimagination of how to use resources.

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        • Josh Cohen
        / May 20, 2022
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        Flush with federal cash, WA cities steer resources to police

        Justice reform advocates have been disappointed by choices to spend flexible federal recovery funds on items such as tasers and new police cruisers.

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        • Brandon Block
        / May 16, 2022
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        Seattle City Council floats hiring bonuses to bolster police staffing

        Supporters say the incentives are necessary to fill the gap left by nearly 400 officers resigning in two years.

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        • Josh Cohen
        / May 12, 2022
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        City Attorney Ann Davison on her tough-on-crime plans for Seattle

        In a conversation with journalist Joni Balter at the Crosscut Festival, Davison said that her plan to dismiss some cases doesn't mean she's softening her stance on crime.

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        • Josh Cohen
        / May 10, 2022
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        WA troopers still more likely to pull over Native American drivers

        Two years after an investigation showed a disproportionate bias, a state patrol report shows not much has changed.

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        • Jason Buch
        InvestigateWest
        / January 13, 2022
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        Outgoing Seattle Mayor Durkan looks back with pride — and some regrets

        As Durkan prepares to leave office, she says her term will ultimately be defined by the city's pandemic response.

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        • Nate Sanford
        / December 22, 2021
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        King County crisis responders struggle with backlogs

        Police have stepped back from engaging in mental health crises, meaning families sometimes wait weeks for a response.

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        • David Kroman
        / November 16, 2021
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        Seattle survey wants to know: How do you feel about public safety?

        To address the polarizing issue of crime and public safety, the Seattle Public Safety Survey needs your participation.

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        • Jacqueline B. Helfgott &
        • William S. Parkin
        / October 19, 2021
        News

        King County crisis services ask for clarity on police intervention

        Providers want local governments to prescribe when and how police should be involved in mental health calls.

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        • David Kroman
        / September 30, 2021
        News

        Seattle police intervening in fewer mental health calls, data show

        Since WA implemented new police use of force laws, SPD officers have sent fewer people in mental health crisis to the hospital.

        by
        • David Kroman
        / September 13, 2021
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