Democrat city where 'Defund The Police' caught fire makes shock move after tragic consequences

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Democrat city where 'Defund The Police' caught fire makes shock move after tragic consequences

Daily Mail
By SONYA GUGLIARA
31 March 2025



A councilman from a liberal city where 'Defund the Police' gained significant traction has introduced a bill to completely sever ties with the movement. 

Seattle Councilmember Rob Saka proposed Resolution 32167, which 'acknowledges the failures' of and 'reverses commitments' made to defunding the city's police, according to a March 25 statement.

'This resolution reverses any prior commitment or pledge by past councils to defund or abolish the police,' the Democratic councilman said in a council meeting, according to Fox News.   

'We know that these statements were routinely cited by departing police personnel as a reason for leaving. We also know that they are very divisive.'

One of the bill's key provisions is to show gratitude towards the heavily scrutinized Seattle Police Department (SPD) officers, as well as city firefighters and Community Assisted Response & Engagement (CARE) workers.

The resolution also 'recognizes the significant reforms' made by the SPD when it comes to use of force, crisis intervention and data analytics.

Another included goals are improving the police force's accountability system and diversifying public safety responses across the city's departments.

'This is finally the time to acknowledge the lessons of the past and pivot decisively toward a better, future-focused public safety model,' Saka declared. 

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[Fishrrman]

It's Seattle.
I doubt it will pass.