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Drones and robbers. Redmond police take drones to the next level

If you call 911 in Redmond, don't be surprised if a drone shows up first instead of a police officer.
Dyer Oxley
Seattle police watchdog head resigns in 'mutual' agreement with Mayor Harrell, city says

Gino Betts’ resignation comes following scrutiny over his handling of high-profile complaints against former Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz and his treatment of colleagues.
Ashley Hiruko
Former Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz placed on paid leave amid watchdog investigations

Former Police Chief Adrian Diaz was placed on administrative leave on Monday, according to the Seattle Police Department.
Ashley Hiruko
Politics

The Green River Killer and the man who chased him for decades

When gubernatorial candidate and former Sheriff Dave Reichert came face to face with the Green River Killer in 2003, it was a meeting 21 years in the making. Reichert took KUOW inside the case and how it shaped his life.
Ashley Hiruko
Will voters choose an insider or outsider to become the next Pierce County Sheriff?

One candidate is a 35-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office, while the other is a former captain with 33 years at the Seattle Police Department.
Amy Radil
SPD's on track for release from federal oversight despite flawed police contract, judge says

At a hearing Wednesday, the federal judge overseeing policing in Seattle made clear he’s disappointed with the city’s latest police contract. But he offered praise for improved practices at SPD as well.
Amy Radil
2 years in, Washington's alert system for missing Indigenous people is working

Washington State was first in the nation to implement alerts specific to Missing Indigenous Persons over two years ago. By the end of August this year, the State Patrol had issued 114 of those alerts, with the subject being located in all but 13 cases.
Amy Radil
Seattle's police horse program to trot into the sunset
Dyer Oxley
Seattle Police lost 23 guns and doesn’t know where they went
Ashley Hiruko
Crime

Suspect arrested in carjacking, killing of 80-year-old Seattle woman

Seattle Police announced the arrest Wednesday of a 48-year-old Seattle man in connection with a carjacking Tuesday morning that resulted in the death of an 80-year-old dog walker and the fatal stabbing of her dog.
Stephen Howie

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