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Public commenters press council for permanent office to support victims of police violence
Summary
Multiple public commenters urged the council to create a permanent Office of Victims of Police Violence or an "Affected Persons" program, citing lack of support for families, recommended budget reallocations, and personal survivor testimony.
A string of public commenters at the April 24 Seattle Public Safety Committee hearing urged the creation of a permanent office or program to support people harmed by police violence.
Kastill Hightower, who said his brother was killed by Seattle police during a mental'health crisis, asked the committee: "If you are not willing to commit to these demands, are you at the very least willing to pass a resolution to commit to creating a permanent, independent office dedicated to providing resources to…
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