Bill to create independent prosecutor for police deadly force cases fails in Washington state A top priority for police accountability groups has died in the Washington legislature. It was the second attempt to launch an independent prosecutor’s office, to pursue cases against police officers accused of misusing deadly force. Amy Radil
Seattle police captain was moved to nights after suing chief. ‘Retaliatory act,’ her attorney says Ashley Hiruko
Cleared of felony, Seattle cop who killed Indian student Kandula could end up in municipal court The Seattle City Attorney has announced it is reviewing the case of the police officer whose vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian last year. Officer Kevin Dave could face a penalty for negligent driving in the crash that killed 23-year-old graduate student Jaahnavi Kandula in January 2023. Amy Radil
The Kia Boy and me In July 2023, Aimee Muul’s 2017 Hyundai Elantra was stolen. While her car was missing, it was featured on a Kia Boyz Instagram story a couple of times and shown being used by young men to do stunts. Aimeé Muul
No charges for SPD officer who struck and killed Jaahnavi Kandula The Seattle police officer who struck and killed a 23-year-old pedestrian while speeding en route to a 911 call last year won't face criminal prosecution. Liz Brazile Amy Radil
Week in Review: crime prevention, fentanyl, and kids Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with Erica Barnett, John Carlson, and Jodi-Ann Burey Bill Radke Kevin Kniestedt
Does Washington state need an independent prosecutor to charge police with misusing deadly force? This year, a proposal to create a new, independent prosecutor at the state level is advancing at the Washington Legislature. House Bill 1579 would establish a unit within the Attorney General’s office to pursue charges against police officers accused of misusing deadly force. Amy Radil
In Tacoma, some volunteers chafe at 'toothless' police oversight role It’s a pivotal moment for policing in Tacoma, with the departure of three officers acquitted of criminal charges in the death of Manuel Ellis. Tacoma officials say they’ve negotiated a contract with the police union that gives the city important new powers when handling future misconduct allegations. But some community members say the new three-year contract has sidelined their goals for greater transparency by the Tacoma Police Department. Amy Radil
Seattle Police is a 'good old boys club' where women struggle to get ahead, report says Ashley Hiruko Isolde Raftery
Week in Review: bar inspections, school board resignations, and housing and homelessness Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with Sandeep Kaushik, Lex Vaughn, and Enrique Cerna. Bill Radke Kevin Kniestedt