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September 2023
Rookie reprimanded for off-duty spat with mechanic
OPA also issued "inconclusive" findings in a separate investigation of his alleged threat to "slaughter" a homeless man
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August 2023
July 2023
Cop gets lengthy suspension for sending unwanted messages to woman
Seattle police officer Marcus Jones sent Instagram messages to a woman hours after meeting her on a DV call and followed her using an alt account once…
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Idle officers took 23 minutes to respond to a shooting a mile away
Officers told dispatch they were en route but remained parked at the SPOG office. By the time they got there, the victim and suspect were long gone.
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Mechanic says Seattle officer tried to stiff him on repairs, 'slammed' badge on counter
SPD Officer Oriane McKenzie attempted to take back his truck without paying for more than $500 in repair work.
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OPA Case Review July 11, 2023
Note: These are summaries of selected reports released by the Office of Police Accountability on July 7, 2023. Links to the full reports are included at…
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Officers on paid leave for up to two years while under criminal investigation
Cops credibly accused of serious crimes like domestic violence and stalking have spent a year or more on paid leave awaiting disciplinary findings.
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June 2023
May 2023
Outside lawyers for 2020 protest lawsuits have cost the city more than $20 million
The City of Seattle has spent $20.1 million on outside counsel fees for four lawsuits related to the 2020 George Floyd protests, according to the city…
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OPA Sustains More Allegations Against Cop Fired for Tweets
Former Officer Andrei Constantin knocked a man unconscious during a 2021 DUI arrest. SPD's oversight body found he violated the department's…
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