Police Intelligence Audits

Series

Identifier: 1802-N2

Scope and Contents Note

Audits and reports from the Seattle Police Department's Police Intelligence Auditor and Chief of Police showing compliance with the Seattle Police Intelligence Ordinance (Ordinance 108333), which limited the collection of political and religious information except in very limited circumstances where written authorization had been granted on a case-by-case basis. These audits and reports reference the types of authorizations granted, as well as the number granted in that year. Additional documentation in these folders includes copies of the constitution and bylaws for both the Law Enforcement Intelligence Unit (LEIU) and Western States Information Network (WSIN).

Dates

Creation: 1981-1993

Creator

Seattle (Wash.). City Clerk (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Records are open to the public.

Historical Note

The City Clerk maintains the City’s legislative records, official filings, and the Seattle Municipal Archives; keeps the minutes of City Council meetings; and provides information services to City agencies and the public. Seattle’s first City Charter allowed for a Clerk of the Common Council to be elected by the Council. In 1875 the position of City Clerk became elective and remained so until 1896 when the new Charter designated the Comptroller ex-officio City Clerk. The Comptroller served as City Clerk through 1992. A 1991 City Charter amendment transferred the Comptroller’s function to the Department of Finance and the City Clerk’s Office became a division of the Legislative Department effective in 1993.