Seattle expands video surveillance despite public concerns about potential abuse Stephen Howie September 09, 2025 / 7:37 pm

The Seattle City Council voted 7-2 Tuesday to expand its use of video cameras by police, despite concerns that the footage could be used by the Trump administration against immigrants, protesters, and vulnerable communities.

The new legislation adds to the 65 cameras already approved in three high-crime areas — North Aurora Avenue, the area around 12th Avenue and Jackson Street in the Chinatown-International District, and in Pioneer Square along the Third Avenue bus corridor.

Additional cameras will be installed in the Stadium District, near Garfield High School, and in a section of Capitol Hill.

A second ordinance, also approved by a 7-2 vote, allows polic

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