Industrial Relations Unit Records
Scope and Contents Note
Records relating to the Police Department's Industrial Relations Unit, with information on origins, training, and strikes and picketing.
These records are held by the Police Department. Contact the department's Public Disclosure Unit for access.
Dates
- Creation: 1969-1984
Creator
- Seattle (Wash.). Police Dept. (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
These records are held by the Police Department. Contact the department's Public Disclosure Unit for access.
Historical Note
The City’s first charter established the Marshall as the local peace officer. An 1883 Charter amendment established the position of Chief of Police with authority to hire police officers. The Chief of Police was an elected position until 1890. The City Charter of 1890 created the Board of Police Commissioners which administered the Department and appointed officers. Following allegations of corruption, the Commission was abolished by the new Charter of 1896. The Chief of Police, appointed by the mayor, served as administrator of the Department. In 1962, the Department assumed authority for policing the harborfront, formerly a function of the Harbor Department. Creator: Seattle (Wash.). Police Dept.
Full Extent
1 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Records relating to the Police Department's Industrial Relations Unit.
Other Finding Aids
Record inventory available from Police Department.
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- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Repository Details
Part of the Seattle Municipal Archives Repository