Seattle City Council approved adding CCTV to three areas around the city. The bill now sits on Mayor Bruce Harrell’s desk.
SEATTLE — The Seattle City Council approved adding CCTV cameras in three areas of the city, despite hours of public opposition this week. If approved, the cameras would be placed in the Stadium District, near Garfield High School, and Cal Anderson Park.
It’s now up to Mayor Bruce Harrell for final approval. A request for comment was not returned Wednesday.
Police Chief Shon Barnes says the department has “strong guardrails” to protect surveillance data at the Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC).
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