Wildfires burn more than 2 million acres nationwide; 182,000 burning in Washington
As of Monday morning, there are 102 large active wildfires being managed nationwide, burning an estimated 2 million acres according to the National Interagency Fire Center. In Washington, there are around 182,300 acres burning. More than 27,000 wildland firefighters and support personnel have been assigned to wildfires across the country. Continue reading at The Columbian. (Dept. of Natural Resources)
WA agency that will investigate police killings sets start date
Beginning in December, police killings in 12 Western Washington counties will no longer be investigated by police. It will be the first test of a unique state agency, the Office of Independent Investigations, established by the Legislature in 2021 with the intent of erasing the “thin blue line” that has traditionally protected police and allowed them to essentially investigate themselves in fatal officer encounters. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Karen Ducey)
New King County Sheriff’s Office pursuit policy more restrictive than state law
The King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) has released its plan for when officers will be allowed to initiate a vehicle pursuit with suspects. KCSO will still restrict vehicle pursuits to dangerous felonies and DUIs but has also opted to add burglary to its list. This means suspects in smash and grabs could be chased by law enforcement officers, which is something that business owners told KCSO they hoped would change. Continue reading at King 5.
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