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130 organizations and individuals in Pierce County have signed a letter requesting a federal investigation into Tacoma Police Department for the use of excessive force.

A man who was run over by a Tacoma police car at a street racing event in 2021, spurring protests against police use of force, has been found guilty of felonies.

Tacoma officers searching a park singled out Zimmeri Contreraz sitting alone at a picnic table and detained him, saying he matched the description of a Black suspect.

The Walk Home is a podcast, produced by KNKX in partnership with The Seattle Times, about the life and death of Manny Ellis. KNKX Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick talked to KNKX Special Projects reporter and producer Will James about the latest episode "The Other Side of the Line."

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Tacoma City Council will vote Tuesday night on the confirmation of Avery Moore as the next chief of the Tacoma Police Department.

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…