The Seattle Police Department has issued a formal statement to clarify its recent presence near a local school on April 9. Contrary to rumors that sparked worry among students and parents, the police confirmed that the vehicle spotted near the school belonged to the Seattle Police Department, not U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), as falsely reported by some media outlets and a school administrator’s email.
This clarification aims to quell fears within the community and restore trust amidst growing unease. According to the department, the visible law enforcement presence is part of an ongoing effort to proactively deter crime and safeguard students, particularly in neighborhoods where violence has recently seen an uptick…