Tag Archives: Seattle Police

1. Seattle Police In The News For Punching Handcuffed Man

   Jan 20, 2011 —

   In an incident occurring on January 13, witnesses say that Seattle police officers were seen punching a man multiple times while he lay handcuffed on the ground. The defendant was initially arrested for wandering in traffic and would not stop when requested to do so by police. When the man was wrestled to the ground … [More]

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2. Criminal Trespass Policy Changes in Seattle

   Dec 14, 2010 —

   Local store owners together with Seattle PD entered into an agreement that if someone is caught loitering in front of a business establishment, a police officer can ban them from not only that particular establishment, but all participating businesses. If they return to that establishment or any other, they can be arrested for criminal trespass … [More]

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3. Police Conduct “Operation Grinch”

   Dec 7, 2010 —

   The timing of this crackdown was inspired by the onset of the holidays. Hoards of shoppers actually provide cover for drug dealers and gang members that are dealing crack, heroin and marijuana … [More]

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