October 29th, 2025

Why Is Seattle Hiring So Many Cops in 2025?

Mayor Bruce Harrell and Police Chief Shon Barnes announced that the Seattle Police Department (SPD) is on track to hire its 150th officer in 2025, surpassing the total hires from 2023 and 2024 combined.

Mike Solan, a 25-year vet of the SPD, stopped by the John Curley Show to talk about it.

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Why Is Seattle Hiring So Many Cops in 2025?

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