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Justice Department Announces Significant Milestone in Policing Reform Efforts for the City of Seattle and Seattle Police Department

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The Justice Department announced that it has jointly filed a proposed agreement with the City of Seattle that recognizes the city’s consistent compliance with the core requirements of a 2012 consent decree regarding the Seattle Police Department (SPD). The agreement includes important obligations that the city must take to continue the reform process.

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Justice Department Announces Significant Milestone in Policing Reform Efforts for the City of Seattle and Seattle Police Department

Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke Delivers Remarks on Policing Reform Efforts for the City of Seattle and Seattle Police Department

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Updated February 5, 2025
Topic
Civil Rights
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Civil Rights Division
USAO - Washington, Western

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