Police to train on intervening in Washington state. ‘You owe it to your partner’ New laws and training in WA are the result of Black Lives Matter marches that have swept the state and country. Amy Radil
Federal judge in Seattle bans use of chemicals or projectiles against peaceful protesters Today in Seattle, U.S. District Judge Richard Jones granted a temporary restraining order banning the use of chemicals or projectiles against peaceful protesters in the city. That includes tear gas, pepper spray, and flash bang grenades. Amy Radil
Fort Worth Police Drop Rioting Charges Against Protesters; Topic Of A Broad Debate The shift in Fort Worth is one approach police and prosecutors are taking to charges stemming from nearly two weeks of widespread protests. Bill Chappell
Seattle will withdraw motion to exit federal oversight of police department The city of Seattle says it’s abandoning efforts to get its police department out from under federal oversight. The decision comes after days of protests against police brutality and complaints about how officers responded. Amy Radil
'It’s long overdue': Family of slain teen, King County Sheriff to seek officer body cams together Last week’s settlement between the King County Sheriff’s Office and the family of a 17-year-old killed by deputies went beyond money. MiChance Dunlap-Gittens's parents and the Sheriff agreed to “explore a partnership” to advocate for body cams and in-car video for the agency. Amy Radil
City of Seattle seeks end to federal oversight of police The City of Seattle and the U.S. Justice Department are asking a federal judge to release the Seattle Police Department from a long-running consent decree. Amy Radil
Republicans sue Inslee over ‘stay home’ order. He fires back A group of Republican state lawmakers filed a lawsuit Tuesday in federal court in Tacoma challenging the constitutionality of Gov. Jay Inslee’s stay home order. Austin Jenkins
During isolation, Seattle police see increased domestic violence reports The Seattle Police Department says reports of domestic violence are up since Washington’s ‘stay at home’ order took effect. They say help for victims may look different right now, but it's still available. Amy Radil
Life Care Center families still waiting on a response from state watchdog After a public appearance outside the nursing home at the center of the coronavirus outbreak, families say they've had difficulty contacting the state's long-term care ombudsperson. Casey Martin
King County opens doors to controversial new youth detention center Over the next two weeks, King County will transfer about forty youth in custody from the old Youth Services Center to the new Children and Family Justice Center next door. Amy Radil
