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The City of Tacoma is fighting to keep records from a police department internal affairs investigation out of the hands of prosecutors as three officers await trial for murder and manslaughter in the death of Manuel Ellis.
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The police department in Tacoma, Washington, will hand over the investigation into a May 30 shooting involving Republican Pierce County Council candidate Josh Harris after the county prosecutor raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
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Pierce County Council candidate Josh Harris, who is running on a pro-law enforcement platform, fired multiple rounds from a handgun at an auto-theft suspect Monday near a homeless encampment with police officers within earshot, according to Tacoma police and the Pierce County prosecutor’s office.
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A new Seattle Times investigation describes allegations of racism in the Tacoma Police Department a retired officer documented over two decades. Valencia Brooks, a Black woman, worked for the department for 30 years and filed 18 complaints.
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Pierce County has agreed to a settlement with the family of Manuel Ellis, who was killed by Tacoma police in 2020. The proposed settlement of just over $4 million will be on tomorrow's agenda for a county council vote.
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It’s been two years since Manuel Ellis was killed on a street corner in Tacoma. Now, three Tacoma police officers await trial for his death. Meanwhile, Ellis’ family is still figuring out how to navigate life without him.
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Tacoma has a new police chief — and he has his work cut out for him. KNKX South Sound reporter Kari Plog sat down with Chief Avery Moore to talk about his first month on the job — and the challenges he faces.
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Masyih Ford and Armando Farinas, two Tacoma police officers involved in the killing of Manuel Ellis in March 2020, have been exonerated of any wrongdoing following an internal investigation into their conduct in the case.
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After more than nine months of negotiations, the union representing Tacoma police almost has a new contract. The Tacoma City Council unanimously approved the three-year collective bargaining agreement during its final regular meeting of the year. It includes wage increases for 2021 and 2022 totaling 13.2 percent.
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Editor’s note: This story was produced in partnership with The Seattle Times. Read an in-depth investigation into the law enforcement response to the…