Seattle Community Police Commission

Alert!!! Tomorrow’s meeting has been canceled due to IT challenges. We’re looking forward to our December 4th meeting. Join us!

Hello! Due to the elections occurring tonight (the evening before our regularly scheduled meeting), the Commission has opted to hold its next public meeting on the following Wednesday, November 13. Thank you for for your understanding. We look forward to you joining us!

Today we honor the memory of First Nations woodcarver John T. Williams, who was shot and killed by a Seattle police officer on this day 14 years ago. His death (and numerous other high-profile cases of excessive use of force against people of color) galvanized the community and culminated in CPC’s creation. We continue to carry the memory of Williams and other victims of police misconduct in everything we do. In this photo, Williams’ brother attended a CPC event last summer to share his gratitude for the work we continue to do in his brother's honor.

Last week CPC’s Jo-Nathan Thomas attended Seattle’s Night Out—a national crime prevention event offering a great chance to learn about crime prevention, spend time with neighbors, and talk about neighborhood safety.

Read our latest newsletter to learn about the topics CPC is tracking so far this summer: https://lnkd.in/gGUX8bCX

"We agree with SPD Interim Chief Sue Rahr’s decision to terminate SPD Detective Daniel Auderer." ... "This event has shone a light on existing issues within the department and Detective Auderer’s actions and behavior that evening serve as a reminder that we have a lot of work to do towards addressing the culture that tolerated that conversation in the first place." https://lnkd.in/g_uCYc6S

CPC’s Dr. Cali Ellis & Linnea Lassiter recently presented to SPD Before the Badge recruits about CPC, its role in the police accountability system, and the importance of accountability to effective, constitutional policing for Seattle residents. https://lnkd.in/g66zW9-H

CPC would like to learn what community members think about police accountability. Please take 5-10 minutes to complete our survey to the best of your ability. Reach out to [email protected] if you need assistance or have questions. https://lnkd.in/gvYDuFzb

Last month CPC Community Engagement Team had a nice visit with the Filipino Community Village Forum, which is a senior housing facility setting where CPC shared about our work, the police accountability system, and how the community can uplift their voice for reform. OPA joined us in an open sharing forum with the residents. Residents shared about increased crime, SPD staffing levels, homelessness, graffiti, crime reporting and follow-up, language access, and more.

Watch today's CPC Bi-Monthly Meeting to catch: CPC updates Introduction to Policy Director Linnea Lassiter Police Practices & Behavioral Health Workgroups City Council updates Mayor’s Office updates SPD updates CPC on SPD Use of Force Reporting Policies https://lnkd.in/gRcz2Fju