Seattle City Council President Sarah Nelson said SPD is losing more officers than it can hire and believes her proposed ordinance could help.
SEATTLE — A Seattle City Council committee discussed a proposal Thursday to improve police recruitment. The Seattle Police Department is facing the lowest staffing levels it has seen in decades.
Seattle City Council President Sarah Nelson said SPD is losing more officers than it can hire and believes her proposed ordinance will help address this problem.
“Everyday I have someone outreach me regarding the public safety concerns on our street,” said Councilmember Bob Kettle, a co-sponsor of the legislation.
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