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
CPC, Seattle Police Monitor discuss draft Monitoring Plan and Methodology

During the Seattle Community Police Commission’s (CPC) April 7 meeting, the Seattle Police Monitoring Team met with commissioners to discuss its plans to help oversee the Seattle Police Department’s compliance with the Consent Decree. [...]

Posted Apr. 12