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YMCA VIDEO: https://youtu.be/EFXrDz4lyDI

Kirkland Police Department
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Phone: (425) 587-3400
Officers: UNKNOWN

Kirkland City Hall
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Main Phone: (425) 587-3000
Human Resources: (425) 587-3210
City Manager: (425) 587-3001

Narrative YMCA of Greater Seattle:

On September 5, two Kirkland police officers received a call about petty theft and other misdemeanors in the area. The suspect, a 14-year-old boy, reportedly went into the teen center known as Kirkland Teen Union Building (KTUB). Upon entering the teen center, video surveillance shows officers forcibly detaining the teen, pushing the center’s Executive Director, and pointing a Taser at another teen – all African American....Staff also report that officers used profane language throughout the incident. Building security cameras captured the encounter.

“The police officers’ behavior and the level of force were unacceptable and cannot be condoned anywhere in our community, especially in a safe place for teens,” said Loria Yeadon, YMCA of Greater Seattle President and CEO. “Safety and wellbeing of the young people we serve, our members, and Y staff are our highest priority. We need the City of Kirkland to take appropriate action.”
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After two months since the incident, the Kirkland Police Department investigation remains pending. The Police Department has not taken disciplinary action against the officer involved or placed the officer on leave while the investigation is pending. “We’re disappointed at the City’s lack of timely action,” said Yeadon.
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“We feel it is necessary to bring this incident to the community to encourage the City of Kirkland to immediately complete its investigation, take appropriate disciplinary action, and improve protocols in the future to ensure the safety and respect for all. We’d also like to see better sensitivity and bias training. We are stronger together. It is our hope that we will learn from this incident, be better, and demand more for our youth and those who are committed to serving them every day.”

Other Reports on this Incident:
Q13 FOX: https://youtu.be/CerKyYjCtuk
King 5: https://youtu.be/0MJdCw7OPC8

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