Seattle

Richard Rotter, 51, apologized during his sentencing for killing officer Dan Rocha, 41, in a Starbucks parking lot in Everett

PD has reached compliance with requirements, such as model use-of-force policies and strong community participation

The King County deputy was hit by a bullet that missed his vest and hit him in the upper torso

Nearly 80% of respondents in the election season poll stated they lack confidence in the current council's approach to improving public safety

Not only does playing the bagpipes relieve stress, it can also bring a much needed sense of purpose

The survey and the later discussions about the results have helped police identify specific problems and improve the way they respond to issues

The "Before the Badge" program explores how people's experiences can influence how they react when a cop knocks on their door

It is the first increase in the Seattle Police Department's budget since the City Council began reducing funding in 2020

Chief Adrian Diaz and Mayor Harrell have already undertaken plans to tackle high-crime areas through hot-spot policing and recruiting

Mayor Bruce Harrell aims to hire 500 new cops in the next five years to combat a "crisis level" staffing shortage

Chief says officer shortage has police working overtime “just to handle the bare minimum”

“This is an illegal pursuit. They’re not supposed to be able to pursue,” a man says on the call

A council member says she “doesn’t care” what the money is used for so long as it helps attract quality recruits

Chief Carmen Best, who resigned from the Seattle PD in 2020 after a series of budget cuts, will head the global security risk operations team