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Seattle Mayor Limits CCTV Use Amid World Cup Security Plans

4/15/2026

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Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson directed that CCTV cameras not monitor crowds unless a credible threat arises, following her directive to pause expansion and conduct a privacy audit.
Seattle Police Department Chief Shon Barnes defends the Real Time Crime Center, citing its role in solving over half of last year's homicides.
The Emergency Operations Center will coordinate safety with 40 agencies for the World Cup on June 15, with fans from 180 countries.

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Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson directed that CCTV cameras not monitor crowds unless a credible threat arises, following her directive to pause expansion and conduct a privacy audit.
Seattle Police Department Chief Shon Barnes defends the Real Time Crime Center, citing its role in solving over half of last year's homicides.
The Emergency Operations Center will coordinate safety with 40 agencies for the World Cup on June 15, with fans from 180 countries.