![]() ![]() And so as I look at major cities across the country, they've also experienced the same level of crime spikes that we have as well. Around 2019, we were around 35, 36 homicides. What we are looking at: the mayor's office has been working on a graffiti plan and we're also addressing violent crime. And I'm not saying that I'm going to be able to really fully change that. Part of that is, is because, you know, sometimes when they walk out their door, they see graffiti. What would you say to someone who does not feel safe in the city?ĭiaz: When people have that kind of internal feeling that it is not safe. Kendrick (interview): Crime is definitely a big concern among people who live in Seattle. The one thing that we really, really need is actually more people applying and really seeing this job as a service job. This year alone, over 50% of the hires have been people of color. How is the recruitment process going?Ĭhief Adrian Diaz: While we've had less people apply for the job, we've actually seen more diversity in our hires. The staffing at Seattle Police Department is at a 30 year low. Kendrick (interview): Chief, I wanted to start by talking about the need to hire more officers in the department. And one of his first challenges is filling a lot of vacancies. ![]() Kirsten Kendrick (narration): Chief Adrian Diaz is now in charge of a department that he's worked in for more than two decades. Note: This transcript is provided for reference only and may contain typos. ![]()
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