911 calls report WA initiative signature gatherers for ‘hate speech’

Snohomish Police Urge Residents to Stop 911 Over Petitioners - American Faith

In a recent directive, the Snohomish Police Department asked residents not to dial 911 to report legal initiative petitioners gathering signatures outside stores like Fred Meyer and Safeway. Instead, the department emphasized that such activities often fall under First Amendment protections and may not warrant police intervention unless actual criminal behavior is involved. The notice follows dozens of 911 calls with complaints ranging from alle…

911 calls report WA initiative signature gatherers for ‘hate speech’

(The Center Square) – Last month, the Snohomish Police Department issued a statement telling people not to call 911 in response to initiative signature gatherers operating outside stores such as