Threats to fire Seattle police officers over lack of vaccination

The Seattle Police Department’s challenges have increased due to the October 18 deadline for vaccinating police in Seattle and warning against their dismissal, IRNA reported Sunday, quoting the Daily Mail.

Until two days ago, 292 police officers did not provide evidence of vaccination, while another 111 officers are waiting to see if their exemption requests will be approved.

If all 403 police officers fail to get the corona vaccine by the deadline, Seattle Police Department will lose 37 percent of its officers, a devastating blow to the department, which already lacks resources and manpower. Has been, will be considered.

Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz had previously warned the department’s police officers to be ready for an emergency plan in a few days; The plan is that all remaining police officers in the department should be prepared to respond to urgent calls and assistance.

The Seattle police force has not been as small as it is today.

In July, it was revealed that the Seattle Police Department had lost at least 280 officers since the beginning of 2020 due to the so-called “anti-police atmosphere” in the city amid anti-racism protests.