We are focused on advocating for a responsible approach to re-imagining policing that considers investing in alternatives to policing as well as on-demand behavioral health and housing services. And while we embark on this important work, we are also committed to keeping our city safe for everyone.
We cannot sacrifice community safety by moving too quickly to embrace aspirational goals without a concrete plan tied to measurable results. Most importantly, we believe that our leaders must work to build broad consensus on public safety strategies and outcomes and restore the public’s confidence. For too long, policing and criminal-justice systems have perpetuated racial disparities and the use of force against Black and minority populations. This must change. But no one body of government can address this problem alone. We must come together as a community. Join us. It’s time for action. It’s time to come together to move Seattle forward.