The reason the city will not release the video is simple, he is a councilmember and they of course are above the law being as tho they are the ones who supposedly write the laws to protect and assist the residents of Seattle. I say phooey, on that.

I completely understand and agree that it shoud be available under the public disclosure act however is it really that important to get the tape since it is no longer a current issue?

Or is it simply the fact that they are being evasive and giving conflicting responses. Is there a reason to believe that there is something on the tape that is of public concern?

Best regards,

Ricardo Kelly

I do not see how the public viewing of this video is going to lead to a better informed and educated public and therefor conclude that King 5 is looking to create more sensationalism than journalism. Sadly, that seems to be Standard Operating Procedure all too often in the current media.

Please do follow up on this. The refusal to provide the video is less important than the obfuscation exhibited in the conflicting responses. This is one of many examples of the excessive secrecy practiced by the SPD under its current administration. There is a responsibility to the citizens of Seattle that is being ignored on an ongoing basis.

It seems strange how when there is an issue personally affecting a public official the system, designed for all citizens, becomes a tool of the public official. Public officials try to be politically correct in every situation and have a hard time admitting a mistake. It seems like the tape in question may have been evidence of the council member admitting a mistake.

Scottie is right on the money. The only thing I would point out is there are two police departments in Seattle: the officers and Sergeants (they would be the ones who arrested McIver even though they knew there would be politcal flak for it) and the Lieutenants and above up to the Chief, who bend to political pressures and cover up for wife-beating drunks like Mciver who are running the city, and are in a state of panic about what would happen to them if they offend City Hall.

Ever wonder why only Lieutenants and above are the only police employees allowed to talk to the media, besides the officers in the Public Information Office?

When we say: "This is one of many examples of the excessive secrecy practiced by the SPD under its current administration. There is a responsibility to the citizens of Seattle that is being ignored on an ongoing basis," any officer would tell you that it's all true. But just don't forget it's those in the ADMINISTRATION (universally hated and loathed by the officers actually on the streets responding to our calls for help) who are to blame.

Afterall...who else would have the authority, or the desire, to make such a recording just disappear?

Dosn't EARY body allready know the Gov. Is above the Laws thy all Make

who cares...

Yea, they are obviously hiding something. Nothing new. But then again, King5 and every other news agency make way to big of a deal out of it when they think they have the right to stick their collective noses up every one elses butts.

No Trespassing: Reporters and photographers will be shot on sight.

Ok, so he was arrested. Who needs a video of it besides the media to add a bit "Fox" to their presentation? The arrest, the courtroom stuff and everything else will be public record, and yes, eventually the video. Come'on Bernard..Don't turn into one of the media street leaches. You do a great job the way you are. KING keeps trying to go to the shock and awe format of reporting news. If thats the case, they're losing a viewer.