Since 2012, the Seattle Police Department has been under a consent decree with the federal government. The decree was implemented that year after the U.S. Department of Justice released findings of a “pattern or practice” of unconstitutional use of force within the department, according to the city’s website.
It was signed by then-U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington Jenny Durkan, who is now Seattle's mayor.
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The consent decree required the department to make sweeping reforms, including on the use of force, de-escalation training and new oversight with community involvement.
Reviews by an independent monitor have determined that the changes under the consent decree have led to a drop in how often police use force. But critics have said the department’s actions during recent protests show not enough progress has been made.
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Since 2012, the Seattle Police Department has been under a consent decree with the federal government. The decree was implemented that year after the U.S. Department of Justice released findings of a “pattern or practice” of unconstitutional use of force within the department, according to the city’s website.
It was signed by then-U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington Jenny Durkan, who is now Seattle's mayor.
FLORIDA SHERIFF TELLS DEPUTIES NOT TO WEAR CORONAVIRUS MASKS AT WORK: REPORT
The consent decree required the department to make sweeping reforms, including on the use of force, de-escalation training and new oversight with community involvement.
Reviews by an independent monitor have determined that the changes under the consent decree have led to a drop in how often police use force. But critics have said the department’s actions during recent protests show not enough progress has been made.