Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell is scheduled to make a 'major public safety announcement' at 1 p.m. Wednesday.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell sat down with KOMO News Senior Reporter Chris Daniels for his first in-depth conversation over the State of the City after he passed the midpoint in his term. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell is scheduled to make a "major public safety announcement " at 1 p.m. Wednesday.
In late April, Harrell said he hired an independent investigator to review the claims made against Diaz and O’Neill, who leads the media relations unit.on May 23, adding to the internal chaos at the SPD. In a message to staff, Diaz said the move was a precautionary step “due to allegations.” It’s unclear the nature of the OPA complaint that led to the immediate suspension.
Davis — one of five assistant chiefs, according to the SPD’s website — has overseen special operations and joined the SPD in 1999. His department includes SWAT, hostage negotiations, the arson/bomb squad, the harbor unit and the canine unit. He is the highest-ranking African American officer in the department.
Davis was promoted by Diaz and replaced Eric Greening, who recently filed suit against the city of Seattle and Diaz alleging he was retaliated against for reporting on discrimination within the department and the appearance of segregation. Greening also claimed that community outreach was being done solely by female and BIPOC officers.are from “disgruntled” employees who are “serial complainers.” Victoria Beach, Rev.
The SPD continues to struggle with staffing, down more than 345 officers at last count, according to Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson, despite the city offering major signing bonuses and a massive back-timed pay increase. Last week, the City Council approved legislation to streamline hiring.
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