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Legislative session kicks off with packed agenda, virtual testimony, and multiple lawmakers with COVID

The 2022 legislative session convened Monday with opening ceremonies in the state House and Senate, with a lengthy to-do list in tow. ....

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Legislature poised to bring sweeping police reforms to Washington

Legislature poised to bring sweeping police reforms to Washington
Seattle police at a protest. (Photo: Jason Rantz)
Washington state is no stranger to calls for police reforms.
It’s what was behind the years-long effort that culminated in 2019 with voters overwhelmingly approving I-940, Washington’s new police accountability law that, among other things, required more training for officers and fully independent investigations in use of force cases.
When it was passed, it was largely hailed a victory for families of those killed by police. But when the law took effect, it was clear something was missing: Someone to ensure police agencies were actually following the new rules. As it turns out some were not, such as the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department which, despite having had a deputy at the scene of the Tacoma Police Department’s in custody killing of Manny Ellis last year, still took on the “independent investigation” – which is not allowed under I ....

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