Posted on Aug 7, 2021
Seattle police chief fires two officers for actions at Capitol riots
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Seattle has fired two of its own police officers following an investigation that found the officers trespassed onto restricted grounds outside the U.S. Capitol during the insurrection on January 6, 2021.
The firings come the same day a Puyallup man pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the riot at the Capitol.
Seattle Officers Caitlin Everett and Alexander Everett were found to be participating in the crowd outside the U.S. Capitol building by trespassing beyond barriers set by U.S. Capitol Police.
"The participation of these two officers in that crowd is a stain on our department, and on the men and women who work every day to protect our community, serve those in need, and do so with compassion and dignity," Interim Police Chief Adrian Diaz said in a statement Friday.
"Based on the evidence presented to me and the statement of the officers themselves, I have terminated their employment with the Seattle Police Department, effective immediately."
The firings come the same day a Puyallup man pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the riot at the Capitol.
Seattle Officers Caitlin Everett and Alexander Everett were found to be participating in the crowd outside the U.S. Capitol building by trespassing beyond barriers set by U.S. Capitol Police.
"The participation of these two officers in that crowd is a stain on our department, and on the men and women who work every day to protect our community, serve those in need, and do so with compassion and dignity," Interim Police Chief Adrian Diaz said in a statement Friday.
"Based on the evidence presented to me and the statement of the officers themselves, I have terminated their employment with the Seattle Police Department, effective immediately."
Seattle police chief fires two officers for actions at Capitol riots
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel Hold them on the same level of accountability as anyone else... no mre... no less.
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SGT Mary G.
SFC Randy Hellenbrand - could be if they move somewhere else where there is a willingness to to hire them. I wish those things didn't happen but they do. It is disconcerting to imagine where that might be and the people who would do that. I also believe in the ability of people to change their attitudes and behaviors . . . but the public would probably feel more comfortable if they both go in the direction of other vocations.
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They need to clear other traitors out of the ranks if they want people to trust law enforcement.
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