Seattle leadership is moving to halt arrests for open-air drug use, instead directing police to diversion programs opposed by officers and outreach groups alike. Critics warn the policy will worsen addiction, crime, and deaths on city streets.
January 8, 2026
Seattle leadership is moving to halt arrests for open-air drug use, instead directing police to diversion programs opposed by officers and outreach groups alike. Critics warn the policy will worsen addiction, crime, and deaths on city streets.