Seattle, Washington, one of the most liberal cities in America, has decided to honor all first responders once again and ditch the “defund the police” initiatives that have divided residents and decimated morale at the Seattle Police Department.
On March 25, council member Robert Saka introduced Resolution 32167, which recognized the vital work done by all first responders. In particular, it affirmed “the essential services provided by the Police Department.”
A news release from the city council added that the resolution explicitly “reverses any prior commitment or pledge by past Councils to defund or abolish SPD,” describing such efforts as a “failure.”
It also noted that anti-cop measures “were routinely cited by departing police personnel as a reason for leaving.” Since the city first embraced “defund the police”
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