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Seattle police staffing projected to remain below 2019 levels as hiring slows

The plan adds $68 million to SPD’s budget, but analysts say hiring will slow enough that deployable staffing still trails 2019 levels by 2028.

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(The Center Square) - Seattle is still recovering from the loss of hundreds of police officers years after the COVID-19 pandemic, with 1,102 deployable officers projected in 2028 compared to 1,281 in 2019.​

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Seattle police staffing projected to remain below 2019 levels as hiring slows

(The Center Square) - Seattle is still recovering from the loss of hundreds of police officers years after the COVID-19 pandemic, with 1,102 deployable officers projected in 2028 compared to 1,281 in 2019.​

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The Center Square broke the news in Chicago, United States on Friday, October 16, 2026.
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