This story was originally posted on MyNorthwest.com
It took five-and-a-half years, but the Seattle Police Department (SPD) has officially recognized Detective Bryan Van Brunt for his service and sacrifice as an undercover officer.
Van Brunt died by suicide in 2019 after spending years undercover, posing as a biker, gunrunner, and gambler while investigating violent criminals. He infiltrated white supremacist groups and worked on domestic terrorism cases…