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Seattle Officer Charged with Assault In Convenience Store Arrest

April 14, 2011

Seattle Police Officer James Lee has been charged with fourth-degree assault for allegedly kicking a teenage suspect inside a convenience store in October.

Feds Open Probe Into Seattle Police Department

April 1, 2011

The DOJ announced Thursday it would open a "pattern or practice" investigation into allegations of excessive force and discriminatory policing by Seattle Police officers.

Seattle Police Vehicles, Substation Vandalized During Protest

February 19, 2011

The crowd chanted, "No justice, no peace! No racist police!" and marched for three hours. Protesters threw water bottles at a police barricade and vandalized police vehicles. Officers used pepper spray on the crowd.

Seattle Officer Birk Resigns, Internal Probe Continues

February 18, 2011

Seattle Police Officer Ian Birk, who was cleared by his agency and the King County prosecutor in the shooting of a partially deaf woodcarver, has resigned from the force.

Seattle Cop Who Fatally Shot Woodcarver Won't Face Charges

February 16, 2011

In announcing the decision Wednesday morning, King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg said he was troubled by some of Birk's actions, such as the officer's quick decision to fire. Satterberg also said he saw no malicious intent by the officer.

Kicked Seattle Teen Demands $450,000, Agency Apology

February 15, 2011

The 17-year-old seen being kicked in the groin, torso and head by a Seattle Police officer has filed a $450,000 claim against the city for pain, suffering and emotional trauma.

Seattle Chief Calls Cop's Column 'Stupid'

January 28, 2011

Seattle Police Chief John Diaz criticized one of his officers for a column that appeared in the police union's newspaper, saying writing it was "a stupid thing to do."

Seattle Detective Says Officer Followed Training In Woodcarver Shooting

January 11, 2011

Seattle PD's Det. Jeffery Mudd also testified that he would have dropped a knife if ordered to do so at gunpoint by a police officer - a reference to Williams' behavior just before he was shot.

Inquest Begins for Seattle Woodcarver Shooting

January 10, 2011

An inquest Monday will determine whether the King County (Wash.) prosecutor will file charges against former Seattle Police officer Ian Birk.

Video: Seattle PD Releases Dash-Cam Footage of Homeless Carver Shooting

December 20, 2010

The Seattle Police Department released a 17-minute segment of video footage from the dash-mounted cruiser camera of former Officer Ian Birk, who turned in his badge and gun after the shooting.

Seattle Officer Cleared In Punching of Jaywalker

December 8, 2010

The department's Office of Professional Accountability (OPA) concluded that the officer performed his duties within the scope of department policies and procedures.

Seattle Police Tweet Stolen Car Descriptions

December 2, 2010

The department began tweeting vehicle descriptions on Wednesday, beginning with a brown 1984 Toyota Camry sedan. Each tweet includes the warning, "Do not make contact. Call 911."

Seattle Officer Seen Kicking Man on Video

November 18, 2010

In the past few months, Seattle police have been under constant fire for treatment of minority suspects -- and the newly aired videotape is only adding fuel to the fire.

ACLU Calls for Civil Rights Probe of Seattle PD

November 18, 2010

The American Civil Liberties Union of Washington called on the U.S. Justice Department Thursday to investigate whether there is a pattern and practice of civil rights violations by the Seattle Police Department, citing a newly released video showing an officer kicking an African-American teenage boy and other "unnecessarily violent confrontations with citizens" of color.

Memorial to Officer Tim Brenton Dedicated In Seattle

November 1, 2010

Widow Lisa Brenton returned to the spot where her husband was gunned down with children Kayleigh, 12, and her 9-year-old brother, Quinn, to trick or treat.

Seattle Officer In Halloween Ambush Receives Medal of Valor

October 31, 2010

Earlier in the week, the International Association of Women Police bestowed the honor on Officer Britt Sweeney.

Jaywalker Punched By Seattle Officer Pleads Guilty to Assault

October 6, 2010

Angel Rosenthal, who was 17 at the time of the incident, entered a guilty plea to a fourth-degree assault misdemeanor in King County Juvenile Court. She received a year probation and must complete 80 hours of community service.

New Seattle Chief Will Revamp Response Proceedures

September 16, 2010

The department will expand officers using TASER devices, equip 40 officers with on-body video, provide additional crisis-response training and look for ways to get officers out of cruisers.

Handcuffed Robbery Suspect Took Cruiser On Two-Mile Joy Ride

September 9, 2010

Officers investigating a burglary at Wing Luke Elementary at 2 a.m. today found and arrested the unnamed suspect, who was able to maneuver his handcuffed wrists in front of him and crawl into the front seat of the patrol car because the partition screen was lowered.

Prosecutor Seeks Death for Seattle's Halloween Cop Killer

September 2, 2010

Christopher Monfort is charged with aggravated murder for the fatal shooting of Officer Timothy Brenton and attempted first-degree murder for the wounding of Britt Sweeney on Oct. 31, 2009.

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