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Seattle Blocks Release of Report Critical of Police Department

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· Story link The city attorney in Seattle has halted the release of a highly critical report on the city’s…

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The city attorney in Seattle has halted the release of a highly critical report on the city’s police department, saying the report by the civilian review board could expose the board to civil liability. The chairman of the board says the report shows serious problems within the department. He suggested politics played a role in squelching the report. (6/18/07)

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