Seattle Police Department (Washington)
Summary:
In March 2011, the Division opened an investigation into the Seattle Police Department (SPD) in Washington. In December 2011, the Division identified a pattern or practice of excessive force and raised concerns about racially discriminatory policing. In September 2012, the parties entered into a court-enforced consent decree, which remains in effect.
Fast Facts
Case Status: Ongoing
City and State: Seattle, Washington
Year Initiated: 2011
Year Closed: Ongoing
Case Documents
| Document Title | PDF Link | HTML Link | Document Type | Document Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Police Department Settlement Agreement 2012 | Settlement Agreement | 1.81 MB | ||
| Seattle Police Department Findings Letter 2011 (GARRITY) | Findings Letter | 210.87 KB | ||
| Seattle Police Department Complaint 2012 | Complaint | 696.52 KB | ||
| Seattle Police Department Findings Letter 2011 | Findings Letter | 1.44 MB |