Katie Wilson's Gun Violence Plan Sparks Pushback: Seattle Police Guild Calls for More Enforcement

Seattle is facing renewed debate over how to respond to gun violence following several high-profile shootings this summer. Mayor Katie Wilson has unveiled a plan that includes increased police patrols, crisis responders, expanded gun-violence initiatives and community programs. But some Seattle City Council members have criticized the approach, while Seattle Police Officers Guild President Kent Liu argues that prevention efforts alone won't solve the problem. In an exclusive interview, Liu says Seattle needs a functioning criminal justice system and stronger enforcement, arguing that police and prosecutors must play a central role in addressing gun violence. He also pushes back on the idea that restricting the rights of law-abiding gun owners is the answer, instead pointing to teenagers and gangs as major concerns. The debate comes after a mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival that left three people dead and four wounded, followed by three fatal shootings in Belltown over Labor Day weekend. The segment examines the competing approaches to public safety and Seattle's ongoing debate over prevention, policing and accountability.