Public Safety Committee

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 · 9:30 AM AM · Council Chamber, City Hall 600 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104

TL;DR

Seattle's Public Safety Committee passed a resolution establishing professional conduct standards for law enforcement and directing the Seattle Police Department to document violations. The committee also discussed a proposed ordinance that would prohibit immigration enforcement activities on city-owned property, and heard an overview of Seattle's alternative response programs for public safety calls.

Key Decisions

  • Law Enforcement Professionalism Resolution Passed
  • Civil Immigration Enforcement Ordinance Discussed (no vote taken)
  • Alternative Response Program Overview Heard in Committee
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Agenda

  1. This meeting also constitutes a meeting of the City Council, provided that the meeting shall be conducted as a committee meeting under the Council Rules and Procedures, and Council action shall be limited to committee business.
  2. Please Note: Times listed are estimated
  3. Call To Order
  4. Approval of the Agenda
  5. Public Comment
  6. Items of Business
  7. 1. A RESOLUTION relating to law enforcement officer professionalism and standards; reaffirming Seattle values related to professional law enforcement conduct; condemning recent actions of federal law enforcement agents; articulating expectations for law enforcement conduct within Seattle; and directing Seattle Police Department officers to document and report violations of law enforcement professionalism standards.
    Resolution (Res)
    Action: adopt Passed

    The Committee recommends that City Council adopt the Resolution (Res).

  8. 2. AN ORDINANCE relating to civil immigration enforcement; prohibiting civil immigration enforcement staging on all real property that is City owned and controlled; and adding a new Chapter 14.125 to the Seattle Municipal Code.
    Council Bill (CB)
    Action: discussed

    The Council Bill (CB) was discussed.

  9. 3. Alternative Response Overview in Seattle’s Public Safety Department
    Information Item (Inf)
    Action: heard in Committee

    The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

  10. Adjournment