Seattle mayor Bruce Harrell and Councilmembers Lisa Herbold and Sara Nelson have announced a 'unified approach' in the next steps in their efforts to pass legislation that would allow hiring incentives for Seattle police officers. FOX13
, and to hire a recruiter to attract qualified candidates. Nelson offered an amendment to Herbold's ordinance, which would increase SPD's recruitment advertising and outreach budget by $350,000, according to a press release.
However, the press release sent out by the mayor's office did not discuss particulars for incentives or what those would be, just that funding is being discussed for possible implementation. 'We need to level the playing field'; Seattle City Council debates hiring bonuses for city staff outside SPD Seattle Police have lost around 26% of their officers since the start of 2020, but recruiters and the City Council agree that their retention issue extends beyond just police officers—it's affecting all the city's departments.
"I’d like to commend both Councilmember Herbold and Councilmember Nelson for their dedicated focus on improving public safety in our community. Clearly, there is passion behind our collective desire for an appropriately staffed police department, a trusted system for accountability, and new investments in alternatives to traditional police response for certain instances. I am committed to pursuing these priorities with Councilmembers and the community," said Harrell.
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