Two veteran Black Seattle police officers have filed separate claims against the City of Seattle, accusing the Seattle Police Department of fostering a workplace culture marked by racial harassment and unequal treatment. The claims, filed by the James Bible Law Group in King County Superior Court, allege discrimination, retaliation, hostile workplace conditions, and emotional distress.
Both complaints seek compensatory damages, punitive damages, injunctive relief, attorney fees, and broader workplace protections aimed at preventing future discrimination and retaliation within the department.
Together, the filings raise broader questions about workplace culture, accountability, and the experiences of Black officers within SPD. Both claims allege the incidents described in the complaints were not isolated events, but part of larger patterns of discriminatory conduct that persisted over the course of both officers’ careers…