Tag: Police
Seattle Speaks: Take the survey on youth violence
Participate in a unique, interactive event to look at the City’s Youth Violence Prevention Initiative.[More]
Posted: November 5th, 2009 under City Issues, Public Safety, Take 21.
Tags: C.R. Douglas, Mayor, Police
“A cold-blooded, premeditated shooting”: Veteran officer killed
The fatal shooting of Seattle Police Department Officer Timothy Brenton, 39, on Saturday, October 31, in the Leschi neighborhood, has shocked Seattle. [More]
Posted: November 2nd, 2009 under City Issues, Public Safety, Take 21.
Tags: City Council, Mayor, Police
Mayor says: The prosecution of the war on drugs is “nuts”
On the latest episode of Ask the Mayor, Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels says, “The way that we have prosecuted the war on drugs is nuts.” [More]
Posted: October 2nd, 2009 under City Issues, Public Safety, Take 21.
Tags: C.R. Douglas, Mayor, Police
Officer Cookie’s Chess Club
This week on CityStream, Tony Ventrella reports on one police officer’s innovative effort to prevent youth violence by teaching chess.[More]
Posted: September 24th, 2009 under City Issues, Education, Public Safety, Take 21.
Tags: CityStream, Police
Council confirms former Judge Michael Spearman as police auditor
On June 8, 2009, the Seattle City Council confirmed former Judge Michael Spearman as the new Office of Professional Accountability (OPA) auditor. Spearman told the council, "I will do my best to insure that we have a fair, thorough and progressive policy in regards to investigating all complaints of [police] misconduct."[More]
Posted: June 16th, 2009 under City Issues, Police Accountability, Take 21.
Tags: City Council, Mayor, Police
Mayor nominates former Judge Michael Spearman as police auditor
On April 20, 2009, Mayor Greg Nickels nominated former Judge Michael Spearman as the new Office of Professional Accountability (OPA) auditor. "Judge Spearman is an excellent fit for this important position," said Nickels. "He has the integrity, temperament and reputation to continue making a great department even better."[More]
Posted: April 22nd, 2009 under Police Accountability.
Tags: City Council, Mayor, Police