King County Sheriff's Office requested to revise use-of-force notification practices following OLEO's recommendations.

King County Sheriff's Office has been asked by OLEO to revise its practices in notifying families, media, and the public on police use-of-force incidents leading to death or serious injury. A July report contains seven recommendations aimed at transparency, consistency, and trauma-informed practices. The office is currently reviewing the proposals which include creating a family engagement team, partnerships with community orgs, clarifying family liaison roles, and publishing protocols of independent investigation teams online.

August 11, 2024
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