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# SPOG - Seattle Police Officers Guild

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- [Seattle Police Officers Guild Statement Regarding Uniformed Officers Being Banned from the Seattle Pride Parade](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/seattle-police-officers-guild-statement-regarding-uniformed-officers-being-banned-from-the-seattle-pride-parade/) - The Seattle Police Officers Guild once again strongly disagrees with the decision to ban uniformed Seattle Police officers from marching in Seattle’s Pride Parade. In response SPOG President Mike Solan said, “SPOG members took an oath to serve our entire community equally and without discrimination. It’s a shame to see that the commitment to equality
- [Seattle Police Officers Guild Statement Regarding the  Termination of the Federal Consent Decree](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/seattle-police-officers-guild-statement-regarding-the-termination-of-the-federal-consent-decree/) - Seattle Police Officers Guild Statement Regarding the Termination of the Federal Consent Decree The Department of Justice (DOJ) Consent Decree over the Seattle Police Department has thankfully come to an end. The line officers and sergeants of the Seattle Police Officers Guild (SPOG) emphatically welcome Judge Robart’s decision to terminate this 14-year long saga. President
- [Workers File Wage Theft Class Action Against City of Seattle](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/workday-lawsuit/) - For Immediate Release: WORKERS FILE WAGE THEFT CLASS ACTION AGAINST CITY OF SEATTLE The lawsuit is brought on behalf of nearly 14,000 City employees February 13, 2025 | Seattle, WA Three unionized workers have initiated a class action lawsuit against the City of Seattle for wage theft. Their claims arise out of the City’s implementation
- [Seattle Police Officers Guild Statement Regarding the Compliance Agreement Filed with the Department of Justice](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/compliance-agreement/) - Today the joint compliance agreement filing between the City of Seattle and the Department of Justice memorializes the significant steps that SPOG members have taken to make the Seattle Police Department the model of public safety reform and the most transparent police agency in the country. In response, Seattle Police Officers Guild president Mike Solan
- [Statements from City of Seattle Leaders on Memphis Police Video](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/statements-from-city-of-seattle-leaders-on-memphis-police-video/) - Seattle – Today, City of Seattle elected and public safety leaders released the following statements regarding video released of the beating of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Tennessee. Statement from Mayor Bruce Harrell: “The appalling, egregious, heinous beating death of Tyre Nichols is devastating – for his family, for his community, and for all of us.
- [Joint Press Conference Announcement](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/joint-press-conference-announcement/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 7, 2022 Contacts: Mike Solan, Mike Mansanarez, Dennis Folk mail@seattlepoliceguild.org, mike@kcpog.com, dennis.folk@kccguild.org Joint Press Conference Announcement Date: Wednesday, September 7, 2022 Time: 12:00 PM Location: King County Administration Building (Plaza) 500 4th Ave. Seattle, WA 98104 The Seattle Police Officers Guild, King County Police Officers Guild and the King County Corrections
- [KOMO - Eric's Heroes: A gift for a police dog enthusiast](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/a-gift-for-a-police-dog-enthusiast/) - SEATTLE — Much of Chris Christman's career, what he has learned and taught, and what he has cared about, was a prelude to a symbolic journey. This is the story of that journey. Officer Christman has been a police officer for 27 years. Much of it was spent on the street. These days, part of
- [SPOG's Response to the Pride Parade's Ban of Uniformed Officers](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/spogs-response-to-the-pride-parades-ban-of-uniformed-officers/) - The Seattle Police Officers Guild strongly disagrees with the decision to ban uniformed Seattle Police officers from marching in today’s Pride Parade. In response SPOG President Mike Solan said, “SPOG members took an oath to serve our entire community equally and without discrimination. It’s a shame to see that the commitment to equality and inclusion
- [Police Unions Launch Website to Expose  the ACLU’s Negative Impact on Public Safety](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/police-unions-launch-website-to-expose-the-aclu/) - Police Unions Launch Website to Expose the ACLU’s Negative Impact on Public Safety ACLU-Watch.com will catalog their anti-victim, pro-criminal agenda Seattle, WA – The old ACLU was once a strong defender of our nation’s sacred first amendment, often taking unpopular clients and causes to prevent censorship and protect the freedom of expression. Unfortunately, today’s
- [Open Letter to Mayor Harrell to Address Seattle's Violent Crime Wave](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/open-letter-to-mayor-harrell/) - Seattle’s Public Safety, at a Tipping Point Open Letter to Mayor Bruce Harrell Public safety in Seattle is at a tipping point. As politicians realize their support of defunding the police was short sighted, we as a community are now dealing with the inevitable results. Sadly, in just two years, our city has lost almost
- [K9 Officer JEDI EOW 1-5-22](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/k9-officer-jedi-eow-1-5-22/) - The Seattle Police Officers’ Guild mourns the loss of one of our own. Yesterday K9 Officer Jedi was stabbed to death protecting his partner, other officers and our community from a person in crisis armed with a knife and a machete. Just minutes before Jedi’s death, the suspect had broken into two homes near the
- [SPOG Response to City Council Vote](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/spog-response-to-city-council-budget-vote/) - SPOG RESPONSE TO CITY COUNCIL BUDGET VOTE In response to the Seattle City Council budget vote, SPOG President Mike Solan said the following, “The city council’s vote on the budget today is the beginning of a great political pivot away from unreasonable activism and back to the moderate policies that made Seattle the Emerald City.
- [SPOG Response to Mayor Durkan](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/for-immediatespog-response-to-mayor-durkan/) -  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SPOG RESPONSE TO MAYOR DURKAN Mayor Durkan’s Civil Emergency Order publicly released yesterday (10-29-21) Civil Emergency Order PS Hiring.pdf misses the mark on addressing the current public safety staffing crisis plaguing Seattle. While the Seattle Police Officers’ Guild is thankful that Mayor Durkan acknowledges that the
- [SPOG Reaction to the City of Seattle's Vaccine Mandate](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/spog-reaction-to-the-city-of-seattles-vaccine-mandate/) - SPOG Reaction to the City of Seattle's Vaccine Mandate As we are all aware, today is the deadline for officers of the Seattle Police Department to upload their COVID-19 Vaccine Verifications. According to the City of Seattle, failure to do so will lead to separation from city employment. This means more losses of police jobs
- [Public Safety Crisis](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/public-safety-crisis/) - Public Safety Crisis The Seattle Police Officers’ Guild is disappointed that the Seattle City Council continues to be anti-public safety. Yesterday’s council vote that blocked any measures of recruiting and retaining police officers is another blow to our community’s safety and well-being. This vote comes at a time when Seattle is already facing historic crime
- [Confusion Over Police Reform Law Continues as Recent Response Call in Kent Shows](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/confusion-over-police-reform-law-continues-as-recent-response-call-in-kent-shows/) - KENT, Wash. -- Confusion over the new statewide police reform laws has prompted urgent meetings between state lawmakers, police chiefs and sheriffs, including one set for Wednesday evening in King County. Police in Kent recently had a situation with a suicidal man who ended up taking his own life. Some of the officers thought they
- [Three Shootings in One Day Highlight Seattle's Gun Violence Problem](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/three-shootings-in-one-day-highlight-seattles-gun-violence-problem/) - SEATTLE — Seattle's gun violence surge continues to grow with three shootings in one day. A 20-year-old man was shot in Pioneer Square Tuesday night. In GreenLake, a woman was robbed and shot in broad daylight hours earlier. The shootings happened just hours after the city's interim police chief spoke out about the alarming spike
- [The Assault on Seattle’s Police](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/the-assault-on-seattles-police/) - A federal monitor lists the damage from the progressive purge. SEATTLE - Across urban America the evidence is piling up that when you demonize police and cut their budget, you get more crime. The latest example is Seattle, where slashing the police budget has imperiled reform and endangered poor and minority communities. Federal Judge James
- [Vaccine Mandate for Seattle City Workers](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/vaccine-mandate-for-city-workers/) - Vaccine Mandate for Seattle City Workers The Seattle Police Officers Guild believes that City of Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan’s announcement today ordering all City of Seattle workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 18th, 2021 or face termination is a mandatory subject of bargaining. Mayor Durkan’s timeline for vaccination doesn’t provide enough time for
- [Seattle PD low on officers as gun violence spikes](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/seattle-pd-low-on-officers-as-gun-violence-spikes/) - SEATTLE — Following a deadly weekend of shootings in Seattle and an overall increase in gun violence, police are altering officer schedules to try and cover the gaps as they struggle to meet demand. “Seattle saw one of the worst late night, early mornings of violence in recent memory,” said Seattle City Mayor Jenny Durkan.
- [Drive-by Shootings up 100%; Shootings at 5 yr. High in King County](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/drive-by-shootings-up-100/) - SEATTLE — We’ve felt the uptick in gun violence, but now new numbers show the true severity of that surge. The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s latest report on shootings in the county released on Thursday says 197 people have been shot so far this year – up 61% over the past four-year average. “What we’re
- [Customer Shoots Employee After Argument About Prices](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/customer-shoots-employee-after-argument-about-prices/) - SEATTLE — A customer shot an employee at a convenience store after a dispute about the cost of items late Tuesday night. Just before 11 p.m., a customer walked into the store on the 600 block of First Avenue and brought several items up to the cashier. As the employee rang up the items, the
- [I-90 Debris Throwers Strike Again](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/i-90-debris-throwers-strike-again/) - SEATTLE - The rock throwers have struck again along Seattle freeways. There were two more cases targeting drivers on I-90 and the I-5 ramp to I-90 in Seattle on Monday night. A KOMO News crew was there after one of the drivers pulled over with a damaged windshield along I-90 at Rainier Avenue. It's the
- [Victim reacts after axe-wielding suspect seen breaking into apartment is freed with no charges](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/victim-reacts-after-axe-wielding-suspect-seen-breaking-into-apartment-is-freed-with-no-charges/) - SEATTLE — A 46-year-old man was arrested for breaking into an occupied Capitol Hill apartment armed with an axe, a hatchet and a spiked glove was released from jail without charges Monday — after state case workers concluded he is incompetent and unable to defend himself in court. Stanley Dion Red, 46, who has a
- [Four people shot, one fatally, near Seattle’s Alki Beach](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/four-people-shot-one-fatally-near-seattles-alki-beach/) - SEATTLE — One man was killed, and three other people were hurt in a shooting near Alki Beach Monday night. Seattle police arrived just outside Spud Fish & Chips on Alki Avenue Southwest shortly before midnight and found three men and one woman with gunshot wounds. A citizen was performing CPR on a man when
- [Lexi Harris Benevolent Fund Details](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/lexi-harris-benevolent-fund-details/) - LEGACY MEMORIAL ACCOUNT ESTABLISHED FOR SPD OFFICER LEXI HARRIS FUNDS WILL GO TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND FAMILY (Seattle, WA) --- A memorial fund to honor fallen Seattle Police Officer Alexandra “Lexi” Harris has been established by the Seattle Police Officers Guild. The Officer Lexi Harris Benevolent Account will be used to continue her legacy
- [Donate to the Officer Lexi Harris Benevolent Account](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/donate-to-the-officer-lexi-harris-benevolent-account/) - Please consider making a donation to the Officer Lexi Harris Benevolent Account. 100% of every dollar raised will go to her family so they can help carry on Lexi’s mission of community service. DONATE: HERE In the early morning hours on Sunday, June 13, 2021 Officer Alexandra “Lexi” Harris took police action when she assisted
- [Seattle Police Department Line of Duty Death](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/seattle-police-department-line-of-duty-death/) - Seattle Police Department Line of Duty Death The Seattle Police Officers’ Guild (SPOG) is confirming the tragic Line of Duty Death involving one of our members. Yesterday at approximately 0118 hours, a Seattle Police Officer took police action to assist a motorist on I-5 within the City of Seattle. Sadly, while serving the community, the
- ['She's all I had:' Man speaks out after stranger kills his dog in random downtown Seattle attack](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/shes-all-i-had-man-speaks-out-after-stranger-kills-his-dog-in-random-downtown-seattle-attack/) - SEATTLE - A 67-year-old man whose beloved dog was killed in a random attack in Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood is speaking out about the experience exclusively to Q13 News. Police say a man confronted John Hickey as he walked his dog Alice near Courthouse Park on Saturday. The suspect allegedly demanded Hickey's jacket but backed
- [Seattle police union chief fears losing close to 400 officers within two years as crime levels soar](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/seattle-police-union-chief-fears-losing-400-officers-in-a-year-as-crime-levels-soar/) - As crime levels in Seattle continue to climb, more police officers are fleeing the force for jobs in police departments outside the city, where politics may play less of a role in shaping law enforcement decisions. More than 200 officers have left the Seattle Police Department in the past year, leaving staffing levels below what
- [Det. Antonio Terry - EOW: 6/4/94](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/det-antonio-terry-eow-6-4-94/) - On June 4, 1994, at about 1:30AM, Seattle Police Detective Antonio Terry was shot and killed in the line of duty. Detective Terry was exiting I-5 near Boeing field, at the Swift-Albro exit, when he happened upon an occupied disabled vehicle. Detective Terry stopped his unmarked police car behind the disabled vehicle. One of the
- [CBS News Interview](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/cbs-news-interview/) - CBS News interviews a former SPD officer and SPOG member that finally had enough of the lack of city leadership. WATCH: https://youtu.be/vlqM6ntHdjU
- [SPOG Reaction to OIG Lisa Judge / Gay Pride Parade Ban](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/for-immediate-release-spog-reaction-to-oig-lisa-judge-gay-pride-parade-ban/) - The Seattle Police Officers’ Guild (SPOG) strongly disagrees with the Office of Inspector General Lisa Judge’s recent open letter to Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz advocating that SPD stop conducting traffic stops within the City of Seattle. SPOG also condemns in the strongest language possible any entity involved in scheduling events for Seattle’s Gay Pride
- [Food Bank Friday](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/food-bank-friday/) - Feeding Seattle's most vulnerable citizens Food Bank Friday is part of SPOG's Emerald Protection Plan. Each Friday, SPOG partners with select independent grocers and Seattle citizens to collect food donations at local supermarkets to donate to local Seattle food banks. To date, SPOG has helped donate over 10,000 lbs. of food. For more information about
- [Say No to Covid - Grab and Go](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/grab-and-go/) - Supporting Local Businesses in Their Time of Need Say No to Covid - Grab and Go is part of SPOG's Emerald Protection Plan. Introduced in April 2020, the Grab and Go program premise is simple: SPOG donates a portion of their memberships dues to local restaurants that are suffering financially due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- [Front Line First Aid](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/front-line-first-aid/) - First Aid for Seattle's Front Line Workers Front Line First Aid is part of SPOG's Emerald Protection Plan. Introduced in March 2020, Front Line First Aid, provides much needed relief and support for Seattle's over worked "front line" medical workers. With donations from members and residents, SPOG has been able to provide significant relief to
- [COMPAS: Departure of Long Time Executive Director Renee Maher](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/departure-of-long-time-executive-director-renee-maher/) - The Council of Metropolitan Police and Sheriffs (COMPAS) announces the departure of long time Executive Director Renee Maher. COMPAS is the lobbying organization originally created to represent the Seattle Police Officers’ Guild, the King County Police Officers’ Guild and Port of Seattle police officers. While Port of Seattle officers are no longer part of COMPAS,
- [Seattle Police Officers’ Guild Statement on Officer-Involved Shooting](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/seattle-police-officers-guild-statement-on-officer-involved-shooting/) - Seattle, WA – On April 29th, 2020, just before 2:15 PM, south precinct officers received initial reports about a man and woman arguing at the Rainier Playfield near 37th Avenue South and South Oregon Street. The woman involved flagged down a passerby and asked them to call 911 on her behalf. She reported the man
- [May 1st Food Bank Friday: Seattle Police Officers Collect Over 2,000 lbs of Food](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/may-1st-food-bank-friday-seattle-police-officers-collect-over-2000-lbs-of-food/) - Seattle Police Officers Guild partnered with Grocery Outlet Bargain Market and Red Apple Market to support the Food Bank at St. Marys. Officers brought their own personal food items as well. Officers collected and delivered well over 2,000 lbs of food in support of our community during this difficult time. This effort is part of
- [Johnny SPOG](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/johnny-spog/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat
- [SPOG - Response to MLK Labor Council Vote](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/response-to-mlk-labor-council-vote/) - June 17, 2020 Today’s decision to disaffiliate the Seattle Police Officers Guild (SPOG) from the MLK Labor Council is deeply disappointing and concerning. SPOG has been an effective police labor union for its members since 1952. We take pride in consistently working hard to protect the collective bargaining rights for our members – always focusing
- [Seattle Police Officers Guild - Press Conference 6.8.20](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/seattle-police-officers-guild-press-conference-6-8-20-2/) - SPOG President Mike Solan held a press conference addressing the dangerous working conditions for the 1,300 members of SPOG.
- [SPOG - Open Letter to Mayor Durkan, 6/6/20](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/spog-open-letter-to-mayor-durkan-6-6-20/) - June 6, 2020 Mayor Durkan, I’m writing this letter to inform you of the tenuous situation impacting SPOG members at the Seattle Police Department East Precinct. As I author this letter, several objects have been thrown at officers which have exploded. Several SPOG members are injured. As the situation on the ground devolves into more
- [SPOG - Response to the Ongoing Protests in Seattle](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/spog-response-to-the-ongoing-protests-in-seattle/) - The Seattle Police Officers Guild continues to support those who gather to grieve and protest for George Floyd. We have added our voice to those who have spoken out and condemned his tragic death in Minneapolis. SPOG encourages peaceful protests and demonstrations – please communicate with us and the department and we will facilitate your
- [SPOG - Open Letter to Seattle](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/seattle-police-officers-guild-open-letter-to-seattle/) - The Seattle Police Officers Guild is shocked by the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. This incident is in complete opposition to everything we stand for, and everything we are trained to do. There is no law enforcement or self-defense rationale for the prolonged use of the officer’s knee on Mr. Floyd’s neck. We swear
- [Operation Duck and Cover](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/operation-duck-and-cover/) - Operation Duck and Cover SPOG created Operation Duck and Cover in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, as a way to expand their mission of keeping all Seattle residents safe. Duck and Cover provides free medical grade masks to citizens who make donations at a SPOG Food Bank Friday event. Face masks are going to be
- [Sally Spog](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/saly_spog/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat
- [Why Do Cops Hang Out in Doughnut Shops?](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/why-do-cops-hang-out-in-doughnut-shops/) - Today's question comes from Art Gault in West Seattle. Question: Why do cops always seem to be hanging out in doughnut shops? Shouldn't they be catching bad guys or something? Answer: Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam,
- [Sheila "Super Cop" Jackson](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/sheila-super-cop-jackson/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat
- [Rodney the Ramjet](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/rodney-the-ramjet/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat
- [Harvey the Hard Charger](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/harvey-the-hard-charger/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat
- [SPOG’s Response to the Chauvin Verdict](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/spogs-response-to-the-chauvin-verdict/) - Today, a Minnesota jury respected due process and the rule of law by issuing a guilty verdict in the Chauvin Trial. For communities across our nation to trust law enforcement, they must have trust in our nation’s criminal justice system. Adhering and respecting the rule of law is key to that trust. Just days after
- [Seattle Police Officers Collect Food For “Food Bank Friday”](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/seattle-police-officers-collect-food-for-food-bank-friday/) - A Project Within Seattle Police Officers Guild Emerald Protection Plan Seattle, WA- On Thursday April 30th, officers will be placed at two local grocery stores to collect food donations from the public so our community can team up with our police officers to donate food items to food banks. Food Bank Friday is an innovative
- [Seattle Police Officers Save Baby & Mom from Domestic Violence Attack](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/seattle-police-officers-save-baby-mom-from-domestic-violence-attack/) - So PROUD of our professional, caring Officers who successfully and safely rescued a mom and her baby from a Domestic Violence attack. The person who took the video said, “Police officers were holding her, you know as gently as possible and then another officer took her and patting her on the butt, like you would
- [Food Bank Friday | Emerald Protection Plan](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/food-bank-friday-emerald-protection-plan/) - On Food Bank Friday, April 24, 2020, SPOG delivered over 600 lbs of food.
- [At the Capitol, SPOG President Mike Solan on Prisoner Release](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/at-the-capital-spog-president-mike-solan-on-prisoner-release/) - Washington's recidivism rate is approximately 32% (https://worldpopulationreview.com/states/recidivism-rates-by-state/) in 2020. Almost a third of prisoners released are likely therefore to re-victimize someone. Releasing a Tsunami of felons on the state is far from keeping the state healthy, as some in state leadership suggest they are attempting to do.
- [Seattle Police Officers Guild Joins Press Conference in Opposition of Releasing Inmates](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/seattle-police-officers-guild-joins-press-conference-in-opposition-of-releasing-inmates/) - For Immediate Release Wednesday April 22, 2020 Contact: Mike Solan Email: Mike@seattlepoliceguild.org Mike Solan – President Pete Schrantz– Vice President Walt Hayden – Secretary/Treasurer (OLYMPIA, WA) Seattle Police Officers Guild President Mike Solan will join crime victims and elected officials at a press conference tomorrow to voice their opposition to Governor Inslee’s planned release of
- [SPOG and KCPOG Statement Regarding Early Release of Prisoners](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/spog-and-kcpog-statement-regarding-early-release-of-prisoners/) - For Immediate Release Wednesday, April 15, 2020 Contact: Mike Solan, SPOG, Mike@seattlepoliceguild.org & Mike “Manny” Mansanerez, KCPOG, Mike@kcpog.com Seattle Police Officers' Guild and King County Police Officers Guild Release Joint Statement Regarding Early Release of Prisoners (Seattle, WA) Seattle Police Officers' Guild President Mike Solan and King County Police Officers Guild President Mike “Manny” Mansanerez release
- [Watch COVID 19 Task Force Live](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/watch-covid-19-task-force-live/) - https://whitehouse.gov/live
- [SPOG To Share COVID19 Task Force Live Stream](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/spog-to-share-covid19-task-force-live-stream/) - Seattle, WA- On Wednesday, March 25, a local public access news affiliate announced it will no longer be airing the White House’s live press COVID-19 news briefings. SPOG President Mike Solan Released the following statement:
- [Seattle Police Best Practices During COVID19](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/seattle-police-best-practices-during-covid19/) - Your Seattle Police, along with fellow Departments and Police Unions nationally, are working together to develop and share best practices to keep our Officers and communities safe and functioning well during this crisis. "As every police agency and union in the nation scrambles to deal with the COVID-19 virus outbreak, it can be easy to
- [SPOG Supports Elementary School During Holidays](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/spog-supports-elementary-school-during-holidays/) - During the holidays, we bought presents and sponsored families of students at Rainier View Elementary. We also had the opportunity to visit classrooms handing out high fives and candy canes, and witnessed the dedication of all the teachers of Rainier View Elementary. Check out the video! A very special thank you to Principal Anitra Jones
- [Seattle Police Officers Guild Elects New Board of Directors](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/seattle-police-officers-guild-elects-new-board-of-directors/) - Seattle Police Officers' Guild 2949 Fourth Avenue South Seattle, WA 98134 206.767.1150 (phone) 206.768.1848 (fax) Kevin Stuckey – President Mike Solan – Vice President Walt Hayden – Secretary/Treasurer PRESS RELEASE February 4, 2020 TO: All Media Outlets FM: Sarah Scott, Administrative Director, Seattle Police Officers' Guild RE: Seattle Police Officers' Guild Elects New
- [COMPAS Demand for Apology from FOP](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/compas-demand-for-apology-from-fop/) - The Council of Metropolitan Police and Sheriffs (COMPAS) is requesting that the Washington Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) issue a public apology for their actions in relation to COMPAS Executive Director Renee Maher and Behind the Badge Program Director Gayle Frink-Schulz. On Wednesday, January 22, at 3:30 pm in Olympia, Washington, there was a hearing
- [Response to Recent Protest Actions](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/response-to-recent-protest-actions/) - The Seattle Police Officer’s Guild has reviewed the video involving our officers handling a recent protest in downtown Seattle. The officers involved did a remarkable job in a very tense and difficult situation. The officers were dealing with a group of individuals who wear masks at protests to disguise their identities and have a long
- [Rantz: Police staff ‘dangerously low’ as Seattle vastly overstates patrol numbers](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/rantz-police-staff-dangerously-low-as-seattle-vastly-overstates-patrol-numbers/) - "BY JASON RANTZ DECEMBER 4, 2019 AT 7:10 AM To address community concerns over an expected uptick in holiday-related crime, the City of Seattle recently announced emphasis patrols in certain neighborhoods. But not only are the police staff actually available for patrol at “dangerously low” levels, the number of patrol officers reported by the department
- [Seattle Police Officer of The Month November 2019](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/seattle-police-officer-of-the-month-november-2019/) - The SPOG Officer of the Month for November 2019 is Officer Oliver Murphy, nominated by Officer Rene Miller. Officer Murphy, who was augmenting 3rd watch, along with other officers, responded to the robbery of an elderly homeless woman at 0216 hrs on Veterans Day. The woman had been harassed about sleeping on the sidewalk and the suspect threw her belongings into the street.
- [Seattle K9 Teams Deserve Our Support](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/seattle-k9-teams-deserve-our-support/) - Seattle is home to some of the best K9 officers and trainers in the country. Officers in the unit spend thousands of hours training with their police dogs. Handlers are not only required to train with their dogs every day, but they also live with them. A K9 officer and police dog are certified together
- [Catch and Release Hurts Seattle](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/catch-and-release-hurts-seattle/) - Chief Carmen Best Tweet "A business owner reported a property crime, and @SeattlePD arrested the suspect. Within hours, the suspect was released from jail and returned to commit a new crime. The same officer re-arrested the suspect. This not only hurts our community, but officer morale as well. #MCCA2019" We agree and well said Chief
- [Officer: I'm loyal but I've been pushed too far. And I'm done staying quiet.](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/cops-pushed-too-far-seattle/) - We get a lot of comments like "How can you do your job protecting the citizens of Seattle with the lack of support and even attacks from City leadership?" We even welcomed a candidate recently who wants to abolish us. The answer is that we're professionals. And we are loyal. Please read this Officers thoughts
- [Writing is getting harder, ignoring it all is getting easier.](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/writing-is-getting-harder-ignoring-it-all-is-getting-easier/) - The World Wide Web (Internet) became self-aware at 0800 on August 6th 1991. It quickly took over our lives and taught us how to think, how to act, what to say. John: We aren’t going to make it are we? People I mean. Terminator: Its in your nature to destroy yourselves. Mom of squabbling kids:
- [Seattle Police Officers Guild City Council Endorsements](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/seattle-police-officers-guild-city-council-endorsements/) - Seattle Police Officers Guild 2949 Fourth Avenue South Seattle, WA 98134 206.767.1150 (phone) 206.768.1848 (fax) Kevin Stuckey – President Mike Solan – Vice President Walt Hayden – Secretary/Treasurer PRESS RELEASE October 17, 2019 TO: All Media Outlets FM: Officer Kevin Stuckey, SPOG President RE: Seattle Police Officers Guild City Council Endorsements The Seattle Police Officers
- [Seattle Police Officer of The Month September 2019](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/seattle-police-officer-of-the-month-september-2019/) - I wish to make the Department aware of Harbor Officer John Novak’s recent lifesaving actions while working on a Harbor Patrol boat during the recent Seafair activities on Lake Washington. On 8/3/19, the US Navy Blue Angels had just completed their acrobatic airshow in the late afternoon. From the shores of Seattle to Mercer Island,
- [Police advocates say it's time to stop the 'demagoguery' and back America's men and women in blue](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/police-advocates-say-its-time-to-stop-the-demagoguery-and-back-americas-men-and-women-in-blue/) - According to the Officer Down Memorial Page, there are 88 Line of Duty deaths of Police Officers so far this year. For more information on the issues facing police now and the response of public officials, take a look at the video linked below. Dr. Darrin Porcher, Steve Kardian and Chief Lisa Parker on recent
- [SPD: In Our Own Words](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/spd-in-our-own-words/) - Seattle Police Officer Ryan Gallagher talks about patrol work and the rewards of being a police officer. Video by Stacey Sanner Productions
- [The good ol’ days weren’t always good and tomorrow ain’t as bad as it seems](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/the-good-ol-days-werent-always-good-and-tomorrow-aint-as-bad-as-it-seems/) - On Saturday, August 24, I made a trip over to Ellensburg with my old partner Rob to attend a memorial for fallen Deputy Ryan Thompson. We got there a little early, but people were already there, and more were showing up. Before long, there were hundreds of people, families, laughing, drinking beer and celebrating a
- [FBI Confirms the deadly cost of a 'War On Cops': NY Post](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/fbi-confirms-the-deadly-cost-of-a-war-on-cops-ny-post/) - "A new FBI report finds that the “War on Cops” is real and has deadly consequences. Undertaken last year after a spate of cop-killings around the nation, the study confirms that areas across the nation have seen “de-policing” in the wake of protests that political leaders seemed to support." Read Article
- [Statement Regarding Officer Adley Shepherd Decision](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/statement-regarding-officer-adley-shepherd-decision/) - For Immediate Release Statement Regarding Officer Adley Shepherd Decision Seattle Police Officers Guild 2949 Fourth Avenue South Seattle, WA 98134 206.767.1150 (phone) 206.768.1848 (fax) Kevin Stuckey – President Mike Solan – Vice President Walt Hayden – Secretary/Treasurer TO: All Media Outlets FM: Officer Kevin Stuckey, SPOG President RE: Statement Regarding Officer Adley Shepherd
- [Sittin in the morning sun...](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/sittin-in-the-morning-sun/) - Sittin here resting my bones, and this loneliness won’t leave me alone…Otis Redding, Dock of The Bay 1968 Greetings Seattle! This is the kickoff of a new forum presented by the Seattle Police Officer’s Guild and I hope it will be a place to share ideas, stories, and concerns. A place not for tales about
- [Watch a tearful Jon Stewart receive a touching gift from 9/11 first responders](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/watch-a-tearful-jon-stewart-receive-a-touching-gift-from-9-11-first-responders/) - It's been an emotional week for Jon Stewart. The comedian and former The Daily Show host gave a powerful speech before Congress on Tuesday to fight for full funding of the 9/11 first responders compensation fund.
- [SPOG Letter to the Citizens of Seattle regarding Adley Shepherd](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/spog-letter-to-the-citizens-of-seattle-regarding-adley-shepherd/) - Why is SPOG supporting Adley Shepherd? We feel it is important for the citizens of the City of Seattle to understand why we continue to support him and fight to get his job back.
- [March 2019 SPOG Officer of the Month](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/march-2019-spog-officer-of-the-month/) - The following narrative is a summary of a critical incident that occurred within the City of Seattle. The involved officers were nominated by their peers for SPOG Officers of the Month due to their excellence, bravery and life safety actions.
- [SPOG Membership Overwhelmingly Votes to Accept Contract Offer](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/spog-membership-overwhelmingly-votes-to-accept-contract-offer/) - The Seattle Police Officer's Guild is pleased to announce that our membership of 1320 members has voted overwhelmingly to ratify the new contract offer. Ballots were counted today and 1013 of the 1059 returned ballots voted to accept the contract offer.
- [SPD officers involved in Eastlake shooting under criminal investigation](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/spd-officers-involved-in-eastlake-shooting-under-criminal-investigation/) - Seattle police have opened an investigation into an officer-involved shooting in the Eastlake neighborhood Sunday. A source within the department close to the investigation says both officers are under criminal investigation.
- [Police union explains how officers are trained for knife attacks](https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/police-union-explains-how-officers-are-trained-for-knife-attacks/) - In the wake of the Seattle Police shooting of a young mother, the police officers’ union is speaking out, hoping to shed some light on the officers and their training.

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