SPD Numbers Game: McGinn’s Initiative Edition

There have been a lot of questions, concerns and confusion about Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn and the Seattle Police Department’s efforts around policing across the city, particularly since beefed up patrols in trendy Belltown began via the new Nightlife Initiative was announced in mid-July. The eight point plan focuses on everything from flexible liquor service …

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UPDATED- Live Broadcast: Mayor, Chief Diaz Speak On Public Safety In Seattle

The press conference today was nearly indescribable. It was at times informative, and at other times, downright confrontational. Video from the presser follows. Below that, information from SPD/City of Seattle on a reorg of SPD command. City of Seattle Office of the Mayor News For Immediate Release September 15, 2010 Contact: Aaron Pickus Tel: (206) …

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To Lose A Son- An Interview With Debra Sullivan

From KBCS Radio: Features Aaron Sullivan. An Interview with Debra Sullivan about losing her son and the devastation that follows Last summer, 18-year-old Aaron Sullivan was gunned down by another teenager Tristan Appleberry. Contrary to police assumptions and early media reports of the murder, the event was not gang-related. Sullivan’s shooter Appleberry, was convicted of …

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