Thread by @HannaKIROFM

JUST IN: A day after @CityofSeattle found in contempt for @SeattlePD violations of court order limiting use of crowd control weapons, @BLMSeattleKC calls on @MayorJenny to appoint special counsel/demands probe of SPD & @SeattleOPA @KIRORadio

On @SeattlePD investigation, @BLMSeattleKC wants investigation into abandonment of East Precinct in June.
. who gave the order/made the decision
. whether public resources used to coordinate it
. whether public safety jeopardized because of it @KIRORadio

The group is also demanding investigation into @SeattleOPA decisions in all investigations undertaken by that office in 2020. @KIRORadio

In letter to Durkan, groups states
"There is a growing body of evidence to show SPD has failed to uphold its responsibilities, obey the law, and protect people over the past seven months. At worst, the evidence suggests SPD has, through its officers

and in its capacity as an institution, consistently engaged in various unlawful practices. At best, the evidence suggests SPD has failed to uphold governing officer conduct policies."

"​​​This is a shameful stain on a city poised to lead the nation in creating systemic change and accountability; lest we forget, this is about protecting and saving lives, and holding those who use their position to cause harm or death, accountable"

"As you well know, #Defund isn’t about arbitrary budget numbers; it is about shrinking the footprint of government in our lives, and removing its boot from our necks." Full letter to Mayor👉 documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri… @KIRORadio

Reaction to letter from spokesperson in @MayorJenny office 👇