Tagged: Jenny Durkan

3:03pm

Thu March 31, 2011
Law and Justice

Feds launch civil rights investigation of Seattle Police

A protester named Redweezil holds up a photo of John T. Williams, a Native woodcarver killed by Seattle Police officer Ian Birk in August 2010. The killing sparked protests and was among the events prompting the ACLU to call for a federal investigation.
Ted S. Warren / AP

Update 2:55 p.m.

The federal Department of Justice is launching a full-scale investigation into possible discrimination and excessive use of force in the Seattle Police Department. The probe will review the department’s policies, practices and behavior.

The investigation will look for what’s called a “pattern or practice” of civil rights violations in how the Seattle police use force, especially against minorities.

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7:01am

Tue January 25, 2011
News Roundup

Tuesday morning's headlines

Parking rates in nine Seattle neighborhoods would increase under a plan slated to go into effect in March. This driver parked in north Belltown, an area where rates may decrease because of lower hourly demand.
Gary Davis / KPLU

Making headlines this morning: 

  • Feds Begin Seattle Police Review
  • Details Emerge in Port Orchard Shooting
  • Business Push Back on Seattle Parking Rate Hike
  • Most Painful Education Cuts Yet

 

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