Seattle Police Chief John Diaz issued a statement on SPD’s blog acknowledging the upcoming anniversary of the fatal shooting of John T. Williams and reflecting on what the department has done to correct its shortcomings in terms of training and community outreach.
This has been a difficult year for the men and women of our department and the Seattle community. As the anniversary of the death of John T. Williams approaches, I wanted to communicate directly to those we serve what the Seattle Police Department has done to act on the feedback we have received. I have attended many meetings and many of you have shared your perspectives with me, for which I am grateful. I want you to know that I have listened and made a commitment that the department would examine our training practices and prioritize Community Outreach…
Diaz breaks down the bright, shiny, enlightened new SPD over here.
Perhaps Diaz should comment on hate crime investigations.
http://www.myballard.com/2011/08/29/pare…
Meanwhile the PI was reporting today about how people paying top dollar for luxury condos in Belltown, are afraid to walk a few blocks to an airport shuttle, because they get accosted by drug dealers, and homeless psychotics…
Thx 4 linkin 2 this!
How come his little piglets are still harassing the Williams family?