This year, Seattle officials are putting a stronger emphasis on services for people arrested for public drug use. Supporters ...

An internal SPD email is instructing officers to stop making arrests for public drug use and possession. Instead, officers ...

Seattle's new drug enforcement approach sparks debate as police and advocates warn of rising crime and open-air drug markets ...

Seattle prosecutors will seek to divert more public drug use and possession cases away from court under a new city policy, but officials say police will continue making drug-related arrests. The big ...

Seattle Police Officers Guild President Mike Solan said on Sunday that the city's LEAD program represents "suicidal empathy" and will increase death and decay on streets.

A harm reduction kit provided by Public Health – Seattle & King County includes clean syringes, drug preparation supplies, medicated wipes, and informational materials distributed to people who use ...

SEATTLE — Seattle police will continue making drug-related arrests despite confusion sparked by internal communications that prompted sharp criticism from the police union, city officials said. The ...

The police union claims city officials made a political mistake by reducing arrests for open drug use, sparking public criticism. City attorney Erika Evans emphasizes a shift towards diversion and ...

Have you ever wondered how effective those prescription drug commercials are? You know the ones — the visuals show happy, active people riding bicycles or strolling through nature, while the ...

(The Center Square) – New Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson says recent reports regarding changes in the handling of public drug use cases – based on an internal email from Police Chief Shon Barnes to ...