Seattle police union condemns new socialist mayor's drug enforcement approach as 'suicidal empathy'

Seattle Police Officers Guild President Mike Solan said on Sunday that the city's LEAD program represents "suicidal empathy" ...

Seattle police: Arrests for drug use remain in place under clarified LEAD policy

The Seattle Police Department has clarified that officers will continue to make arrests for drug-related charges when ...
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Seattle Councilmember Kettle Advocates for Effective Drug Enforcement and Diversion Programs Amid Policy Confusion

Seattle Councilmember Kettle addresses drug enforcement policy clarification and effectiveness, with a focus on balancing aid ...

Seattle mayor denies police guild's allegations of open drug use arrest suspension

The Seattle Police Department (SPD) is already clashing with Mayor Katie Wilson, who just took office days ago.
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WATCH: WA police departments back diversion to get people help instead of jail

(The Center Square) – On Monday, the Substance Use Recovery Services Advisory Committee heard from some members of law enforcement voicing support for pre-arrest diversion programs. SURSAC is a ...
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What drug diversion looks like in downtown Seattle

The city's LEAD team takes to the streets to try to direct drug users to treatment instead of jail. The Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) team takes to the streets as part of an effort to ...