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Seattle police create panel to review police-demonstration tactics

The Seattle Police Department has been criticized and praised for it's handling of demonstrations in Seattle this year. Now the department is creating a group of experts to review the department further.

Seattle sees its share of noteworthy protests, and this year’s May Day demonstrations and numerous protests against police killings and brutality kept the tradition going.

The Seattle Police Department (SPD) has been criticized and praised for its handling of these demonstrations and others. Now Police Chief Katherine O’Toole is creating a group of experts to review the department’s actions further, according to a news release.