Justin Ward

Justin Ward is a freelance writer and founder of the volunteer police watchdog group DivestSPD. You can read their weekly stories about local police misconduct at http://divestspd.substack.com.

Recent Articles

Rent Fixing in The Emerald City  

Antitrust Suit Sheds Light on Landlord Power in Seattle 

A Stranger Killed an 80-Year-Old Dog Walker. We Have the Power to Prevent Such Tragedies.

To Achieve Lasting Public Safety, We Need Much Larger Investments in Public Health

SPD Is Having Trouble Retaining Women Officers

A List of Lawsuits and Complaints May Contain Some Clues to This Mystery

Cops Oct 10 11:01 AM

How to Reduce Random Acts of Violence in Seattle

Hint: The Answer Isn’t More Cops

Crime Aug 2 10:30 AM

Seattle Should Pay People Not to Shoplift

It’d Likely Be Cheaper and More Effective Than What We’re Doing Now

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