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Examining the John T. Williams Shooting

By now, most of you are aware of the fatal shooting of Native American carver, John T. Williams. Politicians are usually adept at avoiding the unpleasant conversation regarding what the implications...

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Seattle Times Opinion Column: What did Officer Ian Birk really see?

By Bruce Harrell and Peter Steinbrueck Special to The Times The dramatic video of Seattle Police Officer Ian Birk approaching John T. Williams shows Williams walking across the street directly in...

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Statement of Councilmember Bruce Harrell on Prosecuting Attorney’s decision...

Councilmember Statement issued: 2/16/2011 SEATTLE – “I am very disappointed in the King County Prosecutor’s decision not to file criminal charges regarding the death of Mr. John T. Williams. This...

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Department of Justice Investigates the Seattle Police Department

As you may know, on March 31, 2011, the Department of Justice (DOJ) indicated its intent to investigate the Seattle Police Department to determine whether its use of force has an unlawful and unfair...

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My Push for Body Cameras: Latest Update

In July of 2010, way before the tragic death of woodcarver John T. Williams, I proposed the requirement that our Seattle Police Officers wear body-mounted video cameras. Recently, the city of Oakland...

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Seattle City Council’s Public Safety Committee to review the Pattern or...

Press Release issued – January 17, 2012 SEATTLE – The City Council’s Public Safety, Civil Rights and Technology Committee, chaired by Councilmember Bruce Harrell, will discuss the historical and...

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Seattle City Councilmember Bruce Harrell calls for community support

Press Statement issued Thursday, February 23, 2012 Statement regarding recent homicides at 9400 Block on Rainier Ave South SEATTLE – Councilmember Bruce Harrell, Chair of the Council’s Public Safety,...

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Seattle Police Department is hiring police officers

Press Statement issued Monday, February 27, 2012 Honor, courage, and commitment Do you have what it takes to make immediate and positive impacts every day? SEATTLE – Councilmember Bruce Harrell, Chair...

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Special Public Safety, Civil Rights, & Technology Committee in your...

Please join your fellow neighbors, representatives from the Seattle Police Department, elected officials and community leaders at a Special Public Safety, Civil Rights, & Technology Committee in...

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Councilmember Bruce Harrell to convene a Special Public Safety, Civil Rights,...

Media Advisory issued Tuesday, 3/06/2012 Attachments: 1. ADVISORY: Councilmember Harrell to convene a Special Public Safety, Civil Rights, and Technology Committee meeting with South Precinct...

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