Seattle police union president addresses controversial tweet on U.S. Capitol riot Joel Moreno, KOMO News Reporter
SPOG president addresses controversial tweet on U.S. Capitol riot
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The pressure was on for Seattle s police union president Wednesday night when he agreed to be the guest speaker at a community meeting.
Mike Solan juggled questions about his controversial tweet regarding the U.S. Capitol riot and the calls for his resignation that followed.
The meeting was hosted by the African American Community Advisory Council. Organizers said they were advised to adopt extra security measures during Solan’s virtual visit, but many people became outraged when they found out they d be kept on mute and would have to ask questions through Zoom’s chat feature.
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A proposal to impose sweeping restrictions on police tactics and techniques in Washington is highlighting stark differences of opinion between police and reform groups.
That divide was on display Tuesday in the House Public Safety committee during a lengthy, virtual public hearing on an omnibus bill sponsored by Democratic state Rep. Jesse Johnson. His measure, which is co-sponsored by several other Democrats, would ban:
Chokeholds and neckholds
The use of tear gas
The acquisition and use of military-grade equipment
Methods to obscure identifiable information on police badges
No-knock warrants
Shooting at a moving vehicle
In making the case for his legislation, Johnson, who s the vice chair of the Public Safety committee, said most officers do their jobs with honor and with respect to the profession.
Community members gathered in June for a celebration of life for Manuel Ellis, who was killed by Tacoma police in March. In this photo, one of the attendees hangs a flyer with Ellisâ image that says âHappy Fatherâs Day Manny.â Credit: Parker Miles Blohm / KNKX
Police and reformers face off over proposal to ban chokeholds, tear gas and military equipment By
A proposal to impose sweeping restrictions on police tactics and techniques in Washington is highlighting stark differences of opinion between police and reform groups.
That divide was on display Tuesday in the House Public Safety committee during a lengthy, virtual public hearing on an omnibus bill sponsored by Democratic state Rep. Jesse Johnson. His measure, which is co-sponsored by several other Democrats, would ban: