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Seattle’s disclosure of police records lags as experts question legality of city’s practices, funding Seattle also appears to be failing to devote necessary resources to meet even basic compliance with the records law, said Kathy George, a lawyer who specializes in government transparency issues. “If they’re not devoting enough resources, at a certain point, it seems clear that it’s an intentional backlog, they’re planning to have slow responses,” she said. “You can’t do that under the Public Records Act.” The law demands public agencies provide the “fullest assistance” possible and to respond to requests “promptly.” Neither “an extreme backlog” nor “staffing shortages” fall among the exceptions allowed for delaying responses, George said. ....
Activists criticize proposed changes to Seattle Police s use of force, crowd control policies Sign In FacebookTwitterEmail 1of6 Seattle Police stand guard outside a precinct as people protest the death of George Floyd, in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle, Washington on June 1, 2020. - Major US cities convulsed by protests, clashes with police and looting since the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd a week ago braced Monday for another night of unrest. More than 40 cities have imposed curfews after consecutive nights of tension that included looting and the trashing of parked cars. (Photo by Jason Redmond / AFP) (Photo by JASON REDMOND/AFP via Getty Images)JASON REDMOND/AFP via Getty ImagesShow MoreShow Less ....
Seattle police officers deploy chemical agents, pepper spray and flash-bang grenades on protesters at the intersection of 11th Avenue and East Pine Street on the 10th day of protests in Seattle following the murder of George Floyd, shortly after midnight in the early morning hours of Monday, June 8, 2020, in Seattle. Credit: KUOW Photo/Megan Farmer Blastballs and projectiles: A fierce debate over Seattle Police use of force Jan 27, 2021 Community organizer Nikkita Oliver opposed Seattle Policeâs proposal for the use of specific crowd control weapons. âI find it challenging to have a polite discussion about what is acceptable harm from the Seattle Police Department,â Oliver said. ....