This month the guest speaker at NPAC was Ron Smith, President of the Seattle Police Officers’ Guild. The Guild is like a labor union for the police. It negotiates a contract with the city for SPD officer working conditions, benefits, training and equipment.
Retail marijuana stores will open this week, but only one in Seattle will open the first day, on 4th Ave S.
Crime is down year to date compared to last year except for car thefts and prowls, which are up 50%. The North Precinct is working with other SPD units to reduce this trend.
You can read all the minutes here.
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