Mayor Bruce Harrell and Police Chief Shon Barnes announced that the Seattle Police Department (SPD) is on track to hire its 150th officer in 2025, surpassing the total hires from 2023 and 2024 combined.

More than 3,300 people have applied for officer positions so far this year, reflecting growing interest in joining the department, according to SPD .

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