Seattle issues 30-day ban on tear gas at protests

Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best issued an order banning the use of tear gas for at least 30 days at protests in the city following a request from Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan.

“SPD does not need to be using tear gas at protests as a crowd management tool,” Durkan said.

During those 30 days, Best said she is asking departments to review and update the Seattle Police Department’s crowd control policies and procedures.

Durkan said the city needs innovative solutions to deescalate large events. Recently, the city started using a better sound system so the crowd could hear the police. According to feedback, protest organizers say they have been better able to understand what’s going on.

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