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  • Police accountability bills push through Legislature

    Sydney Brown, Washington State Journal|Feb 24, 2021

    Outrage over deaths of citizens in police custody sparked efforts by lawmakers to address racial equity, hiring and training, and the use of force within law enforcement. Now, nearing the halfway point in the 2021 legislative session, the steps toward major reform of police tactics have gained support from both sides, though not without controversy. “I wouldn't argue that we have complete agreement amongst all of them but we're continuing to work to bring people together and to move the bills,” said House Speaker Laurie Jinkins, D-Tacoma, in...

  • State patrol, National Guard will secure capitol campus ahead of inauguration

    Sydney Brown, Washington State Journal|Jan 13, 2021

    Hundreds of officers from the Washington State Patrol and the National Guard will continue to surround the Capitol Campus in Olympia through the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. WSP spokesperson Chris Loftis said the National Guard will provide up to 750 troops, and some will be armed. For security reasons, he would not specify how many would be armed. All WSP officers will be armed. "Significant" but temporary fencing will surround the restricted area of the West Campus, Loftis said....