Mayor Harrell Signs New Police Contact to Permanently Expand CARE Department, Strengthen Accountability, and Improve Recruitment

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Approval reflects monumental, nation-leading step forward in diversified public safety response Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell signed a new contract with rank-and-file Seattle police officers that will allow for the permanent expansion and direct dispatch of the CARE department’s crisis responder teams, marking a significant milestone for efforts to diversify emergency response options. The […]

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