Mayor Bruce Harrell outlined a tentative agreement this week focusing on improvements within the Seattle Police Department.
The deal aims to address officer recruitment and retention challenges, advance accountability within the force, and increase the role of civilians in public safety.The proposal, arriving during a period of historically low staffing numbers for the department, was ratified by the Seattle Police Officers Guild and now awaits the City Council’s approval. The agreement affects wages and underscores the city's commitment to enhancing public safety through various reforms.
" The agreement is "partial" in that it only spans the first three years of a potential four-year period and comes after a three-year wage freeze for Seattle officers. Upcoming negotiations for the year 2024 continue with the assistance of a mediator."Approving this contract is an important step in remediating the permissive public safety environment our city has endured for years," said Councilmember Bob Kettle and the Council’s Public Safety Committee Chair.
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