Panel Blasts Seattle Police for Violent Protest Response, Calls for Apology and Reform

A panel reviewing Seattle's police response to protests found officers failed to distinguish between peaceful protesters and troublemakers, using excessive force against both.
The panel said the police actions and the city's failure to properly respond caused "deep and lasting" harm.
The panel focused on the police response to protests in July and September 2020, issuing 139 recommendations to prevent similar events.
The recommendations call for an apology, policy changes, and better training.
Community leaders say the recommendations, if implemented, could help rebuild trust between police and the public.