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July Newsletter | Office of Police Accountability 07/24/2025 OPA is committed to transparency and community engagement. OPA’s community engagement team is out and about providing presentations across Seattle on topics such as:    ✅ Introduction to OPA – Learn how OPA is structured and operates.  ✅ The Complaint Process – Understand how to file a complaint and what to expect.  ✅ Know Your Rights – Gain insights and knowledge.     Community Engagement Manager & Restorative Justice Specialist, Geneva Taylor, Presenting Introduction to OPA to Seattle U students. 🔗 Click to Request a Presentation Seattle Public Safety Community Forum OPA Interim Director Bonnie Glenn and Complaint Navigation & Community Outreach Specialist Serenna Duncan have been participating in the Seattle Public Safety Community Forums across the city. These forums provide a valuable opportunity for residents to share their concerns, experiences, and perspectives on public safety.   SPD Captain Davisson with Lt. Garth Haynes and Interim Director Glenn (not pictured) worked with community members at the Seattle Public Safety Community Forum at Magnuson Community Center. (Photo by Interim Director Glenn) School Engagement Officer Meeting at Garfield High From left to right: Chris B. Bennett – CEO & Publisher of the Seattle Medium, Bonnie Glenn – Interim Director of the Seattle Office of Police Accountability, Ted Howard – Accountability Officer for Seattle Public Schools, and Dr. Tarance Hart – Garfield Principal. Interim Director Glenn and Complaint Navigation & Community Outreach Specialist Duncan attended a Community Engagement Forum on safety at Garfield High School. Community members gathered alongside Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes, SPD Officers, Dr. Dwayne Chappell - Director of Department of Education & Early Learning, Garfield personnel, community organizations, accountability partners, students, and families to discuss public safety. One idea explored was piloting a School Engagement Officer on campus. The gathering ended with table discussions and community reflections. The event concluded with small-group discussions and community reflections. Acting Superintendent Fred Podesta stated, “This gathering is not simply about revisiting the presence of police in schools; it is about rebuilding trust, restoring relationships, and co-constructing what safety means for our young people.” This forum marks the beginning of ongoing community conversations and input on this important topic.  2024 Annual Report We’re happy to share that OPA has released its 2024 Annual Report. The report provides a comprehensive overview of our work from last year, highlights key data trends, and offers a clear explanation of how Seattle’s police accountability system works.  Whether you're a community member, City employee, or just curious about police oversight, this report is a valuable resource for understanding how OPA works.   👉 Read the full report here: bit.ly/opa2024annualreport  Visual Description: The cover features a drawing of an SPD officer and a young girl sitting on a bench waiting for the bus. The officer put his hat on the girl’s head. They are both smiling. Above them, blue text reads “Support the Youth.” In the upper left corner, a sign for the bus stop is visible. The bottom banner of the cover reads: “2024 Annual Report – Office of Police Accountability – Interim Director, Bonnie Glenn, June 2025.” About the Image Above: Cover of the 2024 Annual Report from the Office of Police Accountability.  The artwork, titled Police & Community Working Together for a Better Seattle, is by E. Fernandez, age 17 from Franklin High School. E. Fernandez won this year’s art contest, and reminded us all about the importance of working together and supporting our youth.   Complaints Within 30 days of receiving a complaint, OPA conducts an initial review to determine how the complaint will be handled. This process typically includes speaking with the complainant, interviewing community witnesses, and reviewing any related evidence. By the end of this 30-day period, OPA will notify the complainant, the named employee, and their supervisor about how the complaint will proceed.     If you are an SPD employee who filed a complaint internally, you will receive:  Complaint Receipt – Confirms that OPA received your complaint and provides your case number.   Complaint Classification Letter – Informs you of the classification status of your complaint (or one filed on your behalf). This could include a contact log, supervisor action or full or expedited investigation.   If a complaint was filed against you, you will receive:  Complaint Contact Log Notice – Indicates a complaint was received in which you were named, but that the complaint was closed without further action, and it will not appear on your officer card.   30-Day Notification – Lets you know whether the complaint will proceed to full investigation, or if it will be processed as a supervisor action or expedited investigation. The 30-Day Notification also has other important information you must read.  If you have any questions about communications you have received from OPA, please contact us at o...@seattle.gov.  SPD Survey Reminder Your health and wellness are essential to the mission of SPD. The SPD Survey is anonymous and will remain open through the first week of August. It provides vital feedback that helps the department support you and your colleagues.  It's open to both sworn and civilian SPD employees! Check your emails for a link to the survey!  Management Action Recommendations During investigations, OPA may find opportunities for policy or training improvements and issue a Management Action Recommendation (MAR), sent as a letter to the Chief of Police outlining specific issues and suggesting policy or training improvements. While SPD is not required to adopt these recommendations, they actively collaborate with OPA to explore potential solutions.  In July, OPA made one Management Action Recommendation:   Ending Foot Pursuits –  It was alleged that a named employee’s use of force on a community member was not proportional to the crime or threat posed. Recommendations included:   SPD should develop a training module concerning different tactics for ending foot pursuits, including different force options, relevant considerations, practical exercises, and anticipated risks. Any such training should review practices from comparable, large law enforcement agencies and incorporate any identified best or promising practices.    SPD should consider reviewing a representative sample of recent foot pursuits terminated by use of force to determine the relative safety of different methods.    SPD should consider whether to address specific expectations and considerations for officers ending a foot pursuit in policy.  👉 OPA posts all of its Policy Recommendations here Closed Case Summaries  After an investigation, OPA writes a report called the Director’s Certification Memorandum, which explains the director’s review of the case and recommended findings. When a case is closed, OPA posts a summary online that describes the investigation, the findings, and any discipline the chief of police decided.  OPA looks at SPD’s policies and training to decide if misconduct happened. A “sustained” finding usually means OPA determined it was more likely than not that an officer committed the alleged misconduct.  CONTENT WARNING To promote transparency, these summaries sometimes include photos and other evidence that some may find disturbing.  Below are some recently posted Closed Case Summaries:  2025OPA-0012 – No Allegations Sustained (Expedited)* During the investigation into a community member’s death, the Complainant, who was present and recorded the scene, alleged that the named employees acted unprofessionally by threatening him and exhibited racial bias by preventing him from crossing the police tape. 2024OPA-0470 – Partially Sustained An officer responded to the apartment of a suspect to execute an arrest for kidnapping. The officer used two patrol ruses to persuade the suspect to exit his apartment. When the suspect declined, the officer entered his apartment, guided him out, and arrested him. The Complainant, an assistant chief, alleged that the officer may have unlawfully entered the suspect’s apartment and failed to consult a supervisor before using the patrol ruses. OPA also alleged that the officer failed to document the patrol ruses in his report.   2025OPA-0039 – Not Sustained (Training Referral) An officer was dispatched to a priority three call involving narcotics. Two Complainants alleged that the officer sped through an intersection and nearly struck the second Complainant and her child as they were crossing a marked crosswalk. OPA also alleged that the officer failed to activate his in-car video (ICV) while enroute to the narcotics call.  *Expedited – OPA may expedite a case in certain circumstances where additional training or policy changes are more appropriate than discipline. See OPA Manual Section 5.4 - Classification (B) (i) for more information.  New Closed Case Summaries are posted to OPA’s website every other Friday: seattle.gov/opa/news-and-reports/closed-case-summaries  Other Resources Online Crime Reporting  ID Theft Reporting  Records Request Center  OPA’s List of Frequently Requested Resources  Seattle Community Police Commission   Seattle Office of the Inspector General   Seattle City Council Public Safety Committee    In the News... Connecting local police accountability work to statewide and national efforts Wilmington City Council approves nominations for its Community Police Accountability Board July 12, 2025 - Wilmington City Council appointed members to its Community Police Accountability Board at its July 10 meeting. “This is a landmark body that will be not only helping to improve police practices, but also giving advice and guidance into how our police department can serve our citizens better” [...] Read More  WA looks to tighten compliance under police accountability law June 5, 2025 - Washington state auditors have started investigating whether local police departments are properly reporting officer misconduct. Read More  Other Places to get OPA News  Twitter/X  Instagram  Facebook  LinkedIn  Was this Newsletter Shared with You?   OPA's newsletter is a great way to stay up to date on the latest Seattle police accountability news. As a subscriber, you'll receive the following content each month:  OPA In the Community: Highlights from our community engagement team plus upcoming events.   For SPD Officers: Updates on the Seattle Police Department’s policies and training and information about OPA’s process, definitions, etc.   Closed Case Summaries: Summaries covering OPA’s investigative steps, the OPA director's analysis and findings, and any recommended and imposed discipline.  News and Information: Police accountability work happening in Seattle and across the nation.  👉 Subscribe to OPA's Newsletter!  TODAY: Mayor Bruce Harrell will announce a significant City investment to create hundreds of new affordable homes at Northgate Commons in partnership with the Seattle Housing Authority 07/24/2025 Media Advisory Contact Information Kate Jacobs, Office of the Mayor Kate....@seattle.gov TODAY: Mayor Bruce Harrell will announce a significant City investment to create hundreds of new affordable homes at Northgate Commons in partnership with the Seattle Housing Authority Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell will share how the City will boost affordable housing at Northgate Commons, a mixed-use property owned by the Seattle Housing Authority and located in a high-opportunity area. Northgate Commons is close to public transit and North Seattle College and within walking distance of retail shops and other in-demand locations that will unlock opportunities for all who call it home. Media interested in attending the press conference or receiving high-resolution draft renderings of the planned redevelopment should contact Kate Jacobs at Kate....@Seattle.gov. WHEN  Thursday, July 24 at 12:30 p.m. WHERE  Northgate Commons - 11200 1st Ave. Northeast Parking will be available along 2nd Ave NE, and NE 112th Street WHO  Mayor Bruce Harrell, City of Seattle Rod Brandon, Executive Director, Seattle Housing Authority WHAT  Mayor Bruce Harrell will announce details about the City’s planned investment and how it will fund affordable housing for low-income and workforce communities in partnership with the Seattle Housing Authority (SHA). SHA Executive Director Rod Brandon will also be available to answer questions regarding the planned redevelopment.   ### Land Use Information Bulletin is Now Available 07/24/2025 July 24, 2025 LUIB is Now Available Today’s Public Notices Summary is now available for you to review. The link above will give you the most recently published Public Notice Summary. To create a custom notice summary by publish date, use our custom public notice report tool. To view the notices: Click on Public Notices under "narrow your search by category" on the portal home page. Select the Publish Date - From and Publish Date - To date range. Tip: Click the calendar and then select the Today link at the very bottom to quickly navigate to the correct date. You will get a list of the public notices for the date range. This email was sent from a send-only mailbox. Please do NOT reply to this e-mail. Read the Notice Summary Urban Forestry Commission - Retreat July 25 07/24/2025 SEATTLE URBAN FORESTRY COMMISSION Aaron Clark (Position 1 – Wildlife Biologist) • Alicia Kellogg (Position 2 – Urban Ecologist) • Lani Chang (Position 3 - Natural Resource Agency or University) • Drue Epping (Position 5 – Arborist) • Tristan Fields (Position 6 – Landscape Architect) • David Baker (Position 8 – Development) • Timothy Randazzo (Position 10 – Get Engaged) • Melanie Ocasio (Position 11 – Environmental Justice) • Andrea Starbird (Position 12 – Public Health) • Lia Hall (Position 13 – Community/Neighborhood) The Urban Forestry Commission was established to advise the Mayor and  City Council concerning the establishment of policy and regulations  governing the protection, management, and conservation of trees and  vegetation in the City of Seattle Hello Urban Forestry Community,  The Urban Forestry Commission will be holding a retreat for UFC Commissioners Friday, July 25, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Seattle Municipal Tower rooms 4050/4060. The purpose of the retreat is to provide an opportunity for Commissioners to get to know one another, build rapport, and begin work planning. Please note that interested community members will have an opportunity to provide public comment at the beginning of the retreat. Meeting materials will be posted to the UFC meeting documents web page as they become available.   The City of Seattle encourages everyone to participate in its programs and activities. For disability accommodations, materials in alternate formats, accessibility information, or any other questions please contact the Urban Forestry Policy and Programs Manager: Lauren Urgenson at Lauren.Urgenson@seattle.gov, or via phone at (206) 651-1991.  Stay Informed: Dr. José Rizal Bridge Project Updates 07/24/2025 Stay Informed: Dr. José Rizal Bridge Repainting Project We’re repainting the historic Dr. José Rizal Bridge, a steel bridge built in 1911, to ensure it remains functional and safe for future generations. What’s Happening Now?  We’re making steady and meaningful progress on the paint removal phase of the Dr. José Rizal Bridge Repainting Project, a vital step in preserving and revitalizing this historic structure. The project is moving along as planned, and we’re excited to transition soon into the next major phase: repainting the bridge to ensure its continued safety and durability for all who travel through this important corridor. A crew member in safety gear removes old paint from the José Rizal Bridge (July 2025, SDOT). Celebrate Little Saigon As part of our commitment to keeping the community informed and involved, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is hosting an informational booth at the upcoming Celebrate Little Saigon festival. Saturday, August 16 11AM - 4PM Nisei Veterans Committee Memorial Hall 1212 S King St, Seattle, WA 98144 We invite you to stop by, learn more about the José Rizal Bridge Repainting Project, ask questions, and share your input. Your feedback helps shape the work we do to maintain Seattle’s infrastructure while honoring its cultural and historical landmarks.   Crew members work near the safety tent on the deck of the José Rizal Bridge. (July 2025, SDOT) Keeping You Updated We’ll continue to share updates on our project website as work progresses. If you have any questions or need additional details, you can contact us at joseriz...@seattle.gov or call (206) 529-4295.  Please sign up for our email update list by clicking here. Best regards, Outreach Team Visit our website: Dr. José Rizal Bridge Repainting Project Contact us at joseriz...@seattle.gov | 206-529-4295    Stolen Sculptures to Summer Festivals: July ARTS News 07/24/2025 "Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes" was stolen from Peace Park in July 2024. Photo by Ivy Ceballo, The Seattle Times. How to Report Stolen Bronze Public Art Bronze is a popular material for public sculptures as it is a robust metal that can be cast into intricate shapes allowing for fine details in the artwork. Unfortunately, artworks in the public realm, especially sculptures cast in bronze or other metals, are stolen and removed from their bases to be sold for scrap. Read more and learn how to report bronze art theft on our blog. Features Katie Miller, "Recast and Reform" detail, kiln-fired glass drawings. Photo: Jueqian Fang. Closing 7/29: CityArtist Grant 2026  8/3 - 9/21: Artists at the Center | Summer 2025 Lineup 8/6 - 8/10: JumpstART Announcing the 2025 Fresh Perspectives Cohort! Downtown Activations In Bloom | August 2, 12 - 3 p.m. Come celebrate the bounty of the pacific northwest summer with live music, fresh food, public artworks and a chance to learn about local resources and stewardship opportunities centered around sustainability at this free event! Learn more about Freeway Park's In Bloom event. Partition Is Imaginary On view August 7 – October 4 ARTS at King Street Station Partition is Imaginary emerges from artist and curator Rohena Alam Khan’s journey retracing her grandparents’ footsteps from Delhi to Rawalpindi on Aug. 15, 1947. This exhibition is a collective reckoning with the enduring legacies of Partition and the porous boundaries between memory, identity, and nationhood. Learn more about Partition is Imaginary. “Religion:Art,” Rohena Alam Khan, Acrylic on canvas, 2021. Photo by Jo Cosme.   Hope Core Happenings | Summer 2025 Join us for a summer of art events! The 2025 Hope Corps program is part of Mayor Bruce Harrell’s Downtown Activation Plan and supports an exciting range of free, artist-led public offerings throughout the year. Hope Corps seeks to connect under- and unemployed artists and creative workers with career opportunities that contribute to the well-being of Seattle. See the full Hope Corps summer event calendar. Additional Resources Community Office Hours with Director Gülgün Kayim every other Friday. Other Opportunities: Find or post arts-related jobs, funding, calls for artists, and training opportunities. smART Ventures Grant: Apply for up to $1,500 funding on a rolling deadline. The Creative Advantage Community Arts Partner Roster: Apply to be a part of this vetted roster of artists, teaching artists, and community arts and cultural organizations approved to partner with Seattle Public Schools through The Creative Advantage. Browse the Seattle Civic Art Collection. Subscribe to our calendar. City of Seattle - 2025 Q2 Revenue Report 07/24/2025 2025 Q2 Revenue Report Revenue monitoring dashboard https://www.seattle.gov/economic-and-revenue-forecasts/reports has been updated and the 2025 Q2 Revenue Report is available on the webpage of the Office of Economic and Revenue Forecasts: https://www.seattle.gov/documents/Departments/OERF/Reports/2025/2025 Q2 Revenue Report.pdf For any inquiries please contact forecas...@seattle.gov Crown Hill GSI Project (formerly 17th Ave NW Stormwater Improvements) Update 07/24/2025 Crown Hill GSI Project (formerly 17th Ave NW Stormwater Improvements) It's been a while since we've shared an update, but the project design is still underway! Rendering of green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) installation Project Background Some parts of the Crown Hill neighborhood experience street flooding or sewer backups. The Crown Hill Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Project will address the area with the largest and most frequent flooding problems by using a mix of pipe improvements and aboveground natural drainage systems. In summer 2023, the Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) team conducted “options analysis” (OA) outreach with the community to introduce potential design elements and hear concerns, impacts, and ideas from the public about the project. Thank you for your participation and thoughtful comments! Hearing from various perspectives – whether you commute through the neighborhood or are a resident on one of the project blocks – was incredibly valuable to us. SPU and the engineering team have been incorporating feedback from the community, permitting agencies, and other impacted parties into the current design. We have been working hard behind the scenes to come up with a plan that addresses the chronic flooding in the neighborhood while also providing additional improvements. What's Happening Now? The project team is currently working towards the 30 % design milestone.   What's Next? This fall, SPU plans to host a community drop-in session to present the 30% design milestone. The drop-in session will provide an opportunity for community members to learn about design changes to the Crown Hill GSI Project, ask questions, and share comments with project team members. More details will be coming soon. Why are we doing this? This project seeks to bring multiple benefits to the Crown Hill neighborhood and surrounding ecosystems: Reduce street flooding Decrease risk of sewer backups in some homes Improve stormwater drainage Improve pedestrian access, safety, and traffic calming Improve landscaping Stay Connected Questions about the Crown Hill GSI Project? We want to hear from you!  Contact: Simeon Rhodan, SPU Project Manager  Email: Simeon...@seattle.gov Phone: (425) 282-9266 Do you have a neighbor who would like to receive these updates? Please forward this email and ask them to subscribe to project updates.  For interpretation services please call (425) 282-9266 Para servicios de interpretación por favor llame al (425) 282-9266 如需要口譯服務，請撥電話號碼 (425) 282-9266 통역 서비스를 원하시면 (425)282-9266으로 전화하세요 Wixii turjubaan afka ah ku saabsan, Fadlan la soo xariir taleefoonka (425) 282-9266 Para sa serbisyo ng tagapagpaliwanag, tumawag sa (425) 282-9266 Về dịch vụ phiên dịch xin gọi (425) 282-9266 Visit the project website! Cancelled: Landmarks Preservation Board Architectural Review Committee Meeting 07/24/2025 The August 1, 2025, meeting of the Landmarks Preservation Board Architectural Review Committee is cancelled. For more information on the Landmarks Preservation Board, please visit our website. Thank you, Historic Preservation Staff TOMORROW: Mayor Harrell to Join Community and Civic Leaders for Pier 58 Ribbon Cutting   07/24/2025 Media Advisory Contact Information Karissa Braxton, Office of the Mayor  Karissa....@seattle.gov    Iris Picat, Office of the Waterfront, Civic Projects and Sound Transit   (505) 600-1227    ipi...@enviroissues.com TOMORROW: Mayor Harrell to Join Community and Civic Leaders for Pier 58 Ribbon Cutting     Seattle  – On Friday, July 25, Mayor Harrell will join the Office of the Waterfront, Civic Projects and Sound Transit, Friends of Waterfront Park, community and civic leaders to celebrate the completion and opening of Pier 58—the last major project to complete the larger 20-acre Waterfront Park.     Originally known as “Waterfront Park” when it opened in 1974, the historic Pier 58 now joins 11 other completed projects as part of today’s reimagined, 20-acre Waterfront Park. Pier 58 is located in the heart of the waterfront between Union and Pike streets, next to the Seattle Aquarium, and brings nearly 50,000 square feet of new park space to the Waterfront. The pier features a sea life themed play area with a 25-ft tall jellyfish-inspired climbing tower, 18-ft tall slide and other play elements. The play area is open, easily accessible, and thoughtfully designed with clear sightlines for parents and guardians. Pier 58 was built to be family-friendly, offering ample seating and convenient access to a public restroom that opened in March. The pier also features an elevated lawn with expansive views of Elliott Bay, a tree grove with diverse species providing shade, and a flexible plaza space that will be activated by Friends of Waterfront Park.  Media are invited to attend the formal ribbon cutting. Following the ribbon cutting, the City of Seattle Office of the Waterfront will host a free, community celebration open to the public from 4-8 pm. The public celebration will feature live music, face painting, lawn games, local mascots and other fun activities. Press interested in attending the ribbon cutting must RSVP to Karissa Braxton at Karissa....@seattle.gov for entry instructions. Those unable to attend in person can watch a recording online via the Seattle Channel here.  WHEN  Friday, July 25, 2025  3 PM: Remarks and ribbon cutting (invite-only)  4-8 PM: Free community celebration  WHERE  For entry details please RSVP to Karissa Braxton, karissa....@seattle.gov  WHO  Mayor Bruce Harrell, City of Seattle      Angela Brady, Director, Office of the Waterfront, Civic Projects and Sound Transit  Marshall Foster, Director, Seattle Center   Joy Shigaki, President and CEO of Friends of Waterfront Park   Emily George, Downtown parent involved in the playground design    WHAT  Pier 58 Ribbon Cutting    ### Cancelled: Landmarks Preservation Board Architectural Review Committee Meeting 07/24/2025 The August 1, 2025, meeting of the Landmarks Preservation Board Architectural Review Committee is cancelled. For more information on the Landmarks Preservation Board, please visit our website. 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