Community advocates in Seattle are demanding a shift from ineffective surveillance systems to proven violence-interruption programs, highlighting the urgent need for community-led solutions over vendor-driven control.
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Community speakers urge Seattle to shift money from cameras to violence‑interruption programs
Multiple public commenters told the council that CCTV and real‑time crime centers have weak evidence for preventing violent crime and urged redirecting funds (including a previously passed $250,000 amendment) to community violence‑interruption and care programs; a cybersecurity reviewer warned of data‑control risks with vendor platforms.
citizenportal.ai
September 17, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Community advocates in Seattle are demanding a shift from ineffective surveillance systems to proven violence-interruption programs, highlighting the urgent need for community-led solutions over vendor-driven control.
Learn more here
#SeattleKingCounty #WA #SeattleViolenceIntervention
Learn more here
#SeattleKingCounty #WA #SeattleViolenceIntervention