The search for the Port of Seattle’s next Police Chief is between Interim Chief Michael Villa and Seattle Police Department (SPD) Captain Eric Sano, who both spoke at a panel today to address their plans while answering questions from the public.
One of the critical topics discussed is the ongoing staffing crisis police departments face in Washington. Over the last two years, SPD has lost approximately a quarter of its officers. The city has hired 13 officers through March of this year, while 43 have resigned.
“The recruitment of police officers is a problem nationwide,” Sano said during the panel. “And it’s just not exclusive to the Port of
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