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Seattle police union president addresses controversial tweet on U.S. Capitol riot Joel Moreno, KOMO News Reporter SPOG president addresses controversial tweet on U.S. Capitol riot Replay Video UP NEXT The pressure was on for Seattle's police union president Wednesday night when he agreed to be the guest speaker at a community meeting. Mike Solan juggled questions about his controversial tweet regarding the U.S. Capitol riot and the calls for his resignation that followed. The meeting was hosted by the African American Community Advisory Council. Organizers said they were advi...

PARKER MILES BLOHM / KNKX A proposal to impose sweeping restrictions on police tactics and techniques in Washington is highlighting stark differences of opinion between police and reform groups. That divide was on display Tuesday in the House Public Safety committee during a lengthy, virtual public hearing on an omnibus bill sponsored by Democratic state Rep. Jesse Johnson. His measure, which is co-sponsored by several other Democrats, would ban: Chokeholds and neckholds The use of tear gas The acquisition and use of military-grade equipment Methods to obscure identifiable information on p...

Community members gathered in June for a celebration of life for Manuel Ellis, who was killed by Tacoma police in March. In this photo, one of the attendees hangs a flyer with Ellis’ image that says “Happy Father’s Day Manny.” Credit: Parker Miles Blohm / KNKX Police and reformers face off over proposal to ban chokeholds, tear gas and military equipment By A proposal to impose sweeping restrictions on police tactics and techniques in Washington is highlighting stark differences of opinion between police and reform groups. That divide was on display Tuesday ...