By Jim Brunner, The Seattle Times
Minority and civil-rights activists last night demanded sweeping changes to the way Seattle investigates complaints of police misconduct.
At a long-sought public hearing, activists delivered a nine-part plan for increasing civilian oversight of police and berated three City Council members who attended for allowing the police union to influence the police-accountability system in contract negotiations.
The nine-part wish list envisions major changes previously rejected by city leaders, such as giving a civilian review board subpoena and investigative powers.