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Seattle Police Department Enjoys Unique Privileges, Insulation from Accountability

Seattle Police Department Enjoys Unique Privileges, Insulation from Accountability

Seattle's public safety departments, which include the police and fire departments, consume a majority of the City's General Fund. They often receive special privileges that allow them to operate independently, playing by their own rules. This lack of standard oversight is a concern in the City.

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