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Seattle Police Cut Bonuses Amid Staffing Crisis | Seattle News
Seattle’s police department is scrapping its $50K hiring bonuses starting September 1st—despite being critically understaffed—with only 929 officers ready to respond to 911 calls. The move, framed as budget clarity, comes as the force struggles to attract and retain talent, with neighboring cities offering better pay, lower costs, and more stable leadership. Officers who apply by month’s end still qualify for the bonus, but the window is closing fast. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an…
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