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Council proposes civilian outreach and crime-prevention hires for SPD, ties funding to hiring or provisos
Summary
The committee considered several SPD amendments to restore parking-enforcement staffing, create civilian outreach positions, add crime-prevention coordinators for business districts, and make a Central District liaison permanent.
Seattle — Councilmembers on Oct. 30 introduced a set of Seattle Police Department amendments aimed at preserving and expanding civilian outreach and crime-prevention roles while coupling some hires with provisos tied to hiring or revenue.
Key items included: SPD 101, a $2.1 million restore for 18 Parking Enforcement Officer positions with a proviso requiring hiring and revenue production before spending; SPD 102, a $1.1 million proviso to reserve…
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