Wilson turns stadium district cameras back on, authorizes SPD expansion

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced she is turning on the stadium district cameras immediately and allowing the Seattle Police Department (SPD) to expand its camera network in SODO, Capitol Hill, and the Central District.

“I understand that this is a priority for many businesses and others in SODO and also for Councilmember Rob Saka as the representative for District 1,” Wilson said at a news conference Tuesday. “We will also initiate purchasing and installing the cameras in the other two neighborhoods, which will likely take several months.”

Wilson said the cameras are not part of Flock Safety’s system and are managed through Axon.

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