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Local police departments sorting out unknowns in new accountability laws

MY EDMONDS NEWS Posted: July 18, 2021 173 Major changes are coming at the end of this month for police in Edmonds, Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace. The Washington State Legislature has outlawed chokeholds and neck restraints; limited how and when officers can chase suspects; how much force they can use to subdue people; prohibits “no-knock’”warrants and severely limits the use of tear gas. The laws also create mandatory statewide standards to “decertify” or fire officers. My Edmonds News’ Bob Throndsen examines what the changes mean for officers and you. A Lynnwood police officer came face to face with a distraught man who had tied a machete to his wrist and was daring officers to shoot him. Lynnwood Police Chief Jim Nelson said the man wanted “officers to help him commit suicide by shooting him.”

With emphasis on community safety and threat of higher fine, Edmonds police see fewer fireworks calls this year

MY EDMONDS NEWS Posted: July 5, 2021 The Edmonds Chamber of Commerce fireworks show over Edmonds Sunday night. (Photo by Julia Wiese) July 4th fireworks-related calls to Edmonds police were down significantly this year compared to a year ago, and police believe that an increased emphasis on community education coupled with the threat of a $500 fine may have made a difference. During an approximate 24-hour period starting early morning July 4 through early July 5, police received a total of 48 fireworks-related complaints. That compares with 83 calls during the same time period in 2020, Edmonds police spokesperson Sgt. Josh McClure said. “We made a concerted effort to put out education all week long and really partnered with the (South County) fire district to share messaging about promoting safety and preventing fire and injuries,” McClure said. Police placed a special emphasis on fireworks safety, and added extra patrols to address unlawful fireworks use in the city, w

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