"They've had enough": Current and former SPD officers step forward with harassment complaints
Last month, ten female cops at the Seattle Police Department spoke out about alleged sexism and harassment. They described a "good old boys club" atmosphere and a department culture rife with sexism and favoritism.
Now, four female Seattle police officers have told the city they intend to sue over sexual discrimination, harassment, and a hostile work environment.
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KUOW investigative reporter Ashley Hiruko sat down with Soundside host Libby Denkmann to talk about the new accusations and how these allegations fit into the hostile work environment some officers say permeates SPD.
You can listen to Soundside's entire conversation with Ashley Hiruko by clicking the "play" button above.
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Libby Denkmann
Host, Soundside
Libby Denkmann joined KUOW in December 2021 as the host of the midday show Soundside. She’s a native Pacific Northwesterner who grew up in Redmond, graduated from the University of Washington and covered local news as a producer and reporter with KIRO Radio.
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Ashley Hiruko
Investigative Reporter
Ashley Hiruko reports on topics involving policing and the behind-the-scenes conduct of city leaders.
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Noel Gasca
Producer, Soundside
Noel is a producer for KUOW’s midday show Soundside. Prior to joining Soundside, Noel worked as an online editor/producer with KUOW’s web team. She’s also a proud graduate of KUOW’s RadioActive program.
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