SPOG – Response to MLK Labor Council Vote

Jun 19, 2020 | news

June 17, 2020 Today’s decision to disaffiliate the Seattle Police Officers Guild (SPOG) from the MLK Labor Council is deeply disappointing and concerning. SPOG has been an effective police labor union for its members since 1952. We take pride in consistently working...

SPOG – Open Letter to Mayor Durkan, 6/6/20

Jun 7, 2020 | news

June 6, 2020 Mayor Durkan, I’m writing this letter to inform you of the tenuous situation impacting SPOG members at the Seattle Police Department East Precinct. As I author this letter, several objects have been thrown at officers which have exploded. Several SPOG...

SPOG – Response to the Ongoing Protests in Seattle

Jun 4, 2020 | news

The Seattle Police Officers Guild continues to support those who gather to grieve and protest for George Floyd. We have added our voice to those who have spoken out and condemned his tragic death in Minneapolis. SPOG encourages peaceful protests and demonstrations –...

SPOG – Open Letter to Seattle

Jun 4, 2020 | news

The Seattle Police Officers Guild is shocked by the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. This incident is in complete opposition to everything we stand for, and everything we are trained to do. There is no law enforcement or self-defense rationale for the prolonged...