CPC statement on investigation into SPD officers at Capitol during insurrection

The January 6th insurrection in Washington, D.C. was an attack against our democracy fueled by white supremacy. It demonstrated the worst of America. While the CPC has always stood for the civil liberties of our community, especially to protest, this [...]

Posted Jul. 08
CPC statement on Chief Diaz’s decision to overturn OPA ruling

We are concerned by Chief Diaz’s decision to overturn the OPA findings in this case, the justice denied to peaceful protesters, and the harm this decision will do to trust in the Seattle Police Department and Seattle’s entire police [...]

Posted May. 12
CPC releases Police Accountability Recommendation Tracker, highlights need to implement CPC and others’ recommendations

The Seattle Community Police Commission (CPC) has released its Police Accountability Recommendation Tracker (PART), giving community members unprecedented, centralized access to more than 275 recommendations made by Seattle’s civilian-led police [...]

Posted Apr. 21
CPC statement on Derek Chauvin guilty verdict

Our hearts are with George Floyd’s loved ones today. While this is a step toward justice, we know nothing can fill the hole left in the hearts of his family and community. The murder of George Floyd and the response by police departments to protests [...]

Posted Apr. 20
CPC statement on SPD crowd management policies

This statement was issued in response to a press release by SPD saying the department had made changes to its crowd control policies based on feedback from the Community Police Commission (CPC). “The CPC remains concerned that the Seattle [...]

Posted Apr. 20