Public Affairs Videos

A recent spike in gun violence, open-air drug dealing and break-ins has Capitol Hill residents and businesses worried, even as police say neighborhood crime is down. We hear from community members, city leaders, and Seattle Police about the controversial plan for a new 24/7 walk-in crisis center and how public safety concerns are being addressed.

Guests:
Michelle Reese, mother of homicide victim Robert Fleeks, Jr.
Capt. Jim Britt, Commander, Seattle Police Deptartment, East Precinct
Ellen Greene, Executive Director, First Hill Improvement Association
Linda di Lello Morton, Owner, Terra Plata
Chris Paulus, Chair, Capitol Hill Community Council 
Joy Hollingsworth, Seattle City Council, District 3
Amy Barden, Ed.D., Chief, Seattle CARE Department