A Seattle City Council committee hearing Tuesday night brought frustrated citizens to the podium to talk about the upcoming police contract for lieutenants and captains.
Tuesday’s meeting provided the only opportunity for the public to comment, and many who testified about the upcoming Seattle Police Management Association contract were upset over the short notice they received for the lone chance to speak out. It showed them city is not committed to reforms long sought by the Civilian Police Commission .
In Washington State, police contracts establish wages and benefits for its staff while also having some influence and say over how the city holds police officers accountable when they violate police department policies. SeattleSTOP.org is an organization that seeks more accountability of Seattle Police Department officers and supports “a Seattle initiative that establishes 100% civilian oversight of police.”
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