by DCG
SHOT:
Today, we announced a set of early actions to transform @seattlepd and make some significant changes to the police department. We both recognize that we have a historical opportunity and an obligation to reimagine how policing can be done in Seattle. t.co/6mddxJNReM
— Mayor Jenny Durkan (@MayorJenny) July 13, 2020
On Sunday night Mayor Durkan announced a plan to transform Seattle Police and “reimagine” community safety.
From Durkan’s announcement:
“Mayor Jenny A. Durkan and Police Chief Carmen Best have been conducting a thorough review of the Seattle Police Department’s (SPD) budget and the impacts budget reductions would have on services to the residents and businesses of Seattle. On June 18, the Mayor and Chief asked SPD leadership and the City Budget Office to comprehensively analyze the department’s current services. Based off that analysis, the Mayor and Chief today announced early actions to transfer programs and functions currently within SPD out of the department and identified some preliminary reductions to the 2021 budget. In total, these early steps would lead to a $76 million reduction in SPD’s budget for 2021.
“Chief Best and I believe we can build a new model for community safety in Seattle by reimagining our approach to policing and investing deeply in community,” said Mayor Durkan.
“The Seattle Police Department has been very clear – we are committed to a community-led re-envisioning of what community safety should be,” said Chief of Police Carmen Best.”
CHASER:
BREAKING: At least one person was shot inside a Target in Renton. The suspect has fled the scene and police are asking locals to avoid the area. t.co/l9utGD1j9b
— KING 5 News (@KING5Seattle) July 14, 2020
#BREAKING Five people shot in Kent. The male shooting victims are ages 16 to 49. Road closures near La Plaza shopping center. Avoid the area. t.co/cOsMZ2fSGr
— KING 5 News (@KING5Seattle) July 14, 2020
Good luck, Seattle, You’re going to need it.
DCG