An investigation showed the officer was heading to an emergency call and speeding in a 25 mph zone when he struck Jaahnavi Kandula, who had the right of way.

Police in Seattle believe two men are responsible for a ring of retail theft that led to more than $50,000 in merchandise being stolen.

The department, which has faced a significant exodus of officers in recent years, hired 84 new recruits in 2024.

Officer Kevin Dave filed the appeal on Jan. 10 with the Public Safety Civil Service Commission. The appeal states Dave's firing violated Article XVI of the Charter of the City of Seattle, which states no civil service member can be suspended or fired except for a justifiable cause.

The Seattle police officer who was fired after hitting and killing a woman with his police vehicle is appealing his termination.

A former Seattle mayor's policy let police "group" record requests from a single person — in effect delaying release of many time-sensitive documents for years.

The Seattle Times announced in a story published early Thursday it is suing the Seattle Police Department (SPD) over the release of public records.

Interim Chief of Police Sue Rahr announced she'd fired SPD Officer Kevin Dave in an internal email Monday. The decision comes as the result of a January 2023 incident in which Dave struck and killed 23-year-old college student Jaahnavi Kandula while she was crossing a crosswalk.

SEATTLE, Wash. - The Seattle Police Department is making strides in rebuilding its ranks after several challenging years. In 2024, the department achieved a major milestone, hiring 84 new officers—a significant boost as SPD works to address staffing shortages.

Hiring has been a major priority for the department, after dealing with critical shortages the past few years.

According to a news release from Harrell on Tuesday, the Seattle Police Department received the highest number of applications in 10 years — more than 4,300 in 2024.

A bill, which would incorporate Seattle police's use of less-lethal weapons into the city code, will now go to the full city council for approval, despite concerns voiced by