Seattle police to decrease presence around East Precinct to allow peaceful protests
After nearly two weeks of protests in the city, Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best announced Monday afternoon the department will decrease its presence around the East Precinct, which has became a flashpoint between protesters and officers.
Best said there will be less officers around the building and some barricades will be removed to allow protesters to protest peacefully.
There were over 25 officers injured during protests in the wake of George Floyd's death, Best said.
"This is an exercise in trust and de-escalation," Best said. "We have heard from the protesters, many on social media and many elected officials that the intention is to march and the buildings on the block will be safe. We will not allow violent actors to destroy a city facility."
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