(The Center Square) – The Seattle Police Department’s goal of increasing female officer staffing levels to 30% by 2030 as part of its 30×30 Initiative remains elusive.
According to data collected by The Center Square, SPD’s female entry-level hires made up 10% of the 1,163 candidates who were sent to the department for pre-employment screening. That is a 3% increase from 2023, but 3% less than hires made in 2022.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell’s office told The Center Square in an email that Harrell is continuing to focus on recruiting more women and the city’s 2025-2026 budget has funded dedicated staff in SPD to work toward the 30% mark…