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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 31, 2017

Seattle Police Body Cam Program Stalled Over Officer Video Viewing Policy

They’ve run into a policy conflict with the federal monitor appointed to oversee reforms at the department. It’s a point of contention that is stalling the body-cam phase-in. The main issue: Seattle PD wants officers to be able to watch body-cam footage before they write their reports.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 10, 2017

WA Man Charged with Posing as Officer, Holding Man at Gunpoint

The owner of a Lakewood, WA, security company is behind bars for allegedly pointing a gun at a man’s head while posing as a police officer.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 9, 2017

WA Senate Passes Bill to Make Threats Against Police Hate Crimes

The Washington senate has passed a measure that would make crimes and threats against police officers a hate crime in the state of Washington.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 8, 2017

Video: Washington SWAT Sergeant Wounded in Standoff, Suspect Killed

A Spokane County (WA) Sheriff's Office sergeant was wounded during a standoff in the town of Colbert Monday night; the suspect was killed.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 20, 2017

Washington Trooper Saves Woman Having Stroke While Driving

Ramsay drove up next to the Acura to try to determine why the driver wasn’t stopping. He saw the driver slumped forward, trooper Heather Axtman said.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 14, 2017

Video: Washington Sheriff Told to Disarm Before Entering Arena

Spokane County (WA) Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich was flabbergasted Saturday night when he says he tried to enter the Spokane Chiefs game at Spokane Arena to promote a charity hockey game and wasn't allowed inside.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 6, 2017

WA Officer Sues City Over Mayor's Comments After OIS

A Wapato, WA, police officer has filed a $1.5 million claim against the city for “divisive and inflammatory” comments its mayor posted on social media in the aftermath of a July officer-involved fatal shooting.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 31, 2017

WA Legislators Weigh Bills to Change Law on Police Use of Force

Lawmakers in Washington state are weighing bills that would raise the bar on when an officer can use deadly force.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 23, 2017

Video: Washington Officer Rescues Woman from Burning Car

Once Novak said she could not get her door open through a window, Officer Schwering took out his baton and started beating on the window of the door.

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Videosby Staff WriterJanuary 23, 2017

Washington Officer Rescues Woman from Burning Car

Once Novak said she could not get her door open through a window, Officer Schwering took out his baton and started beating on the window of the door.

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