Seattle Council Members Respond to Federal Public Safety Threats with Call for Professionalism and Partnership

Seattle City Council members Bob Kettle and Sara Nelson have condemned the federal government's actions involving ICE and the Army National Guard. Kettle, Public Safety Chair, emphasizes the importance of professionalism in law enforcement and calls for federal agencies to meet SPD standards. Nelson, Council President, criticizes the deployment of National Guard troops to Washington D.C. and urges the government to partner with cities to address public safety challenges. They advocate for increased cooperation and support from federal agencies such as the ATF, DEA, and FBI to tackle issues like gun and drug trafficking along the I-5 corridor.