Seattle Pondering ‘Poverty Defense’ for Most Misdemeanors
Seattle lawmakers are pondering a law that could give most suspects a get out of jail free card for most misdemeanor offenses if they can be connected to poverty or mental illness.
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Seattle Moves to Reduce Police Personnel, Eliminate Homeless Encampment Navigation Team
The Seattle City Council is making good on its promise to dismantle the Seattle Police Department (SPD), moving to reduce personnel and to completely eliminate the Navigation Team, which deals with homeless encampments across the city.
