Hold the Line with Mike Solan

The Seattle Police Department is losing police officers faster than it can replace them. Mike breaks down the REAL numbers behind SPOG's Public Safety Index vs. the FAKE numbers provided by SPD. LINKS: 1. MyNorthwest: https://mynorthwest.com/3461722/seattles-mayor-staffing-incentive-plan-seattle-police-department/ 2. KING5: https://www.king5.com/article/news/crime/seattle-considering-proposals-address-significant-police-staffing-shortage/281-ecb56d99-e422-435e-98e2-a94d13fade16 3. Q13: https://www.q13fox.com/news/spd-union-president-city-underreporting-officer-loss-alternative-policing-needs-collective-bargaining 4. KIRO7: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/mayor-harrell-council-members-come-terms-spd-hiring-incentive-proposal/ZWNVOJ7IDFDGVELTJM52PCHRHM/ 5. SPOG PSI link: https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/spsi/   Please visit our sponsors: • Hart 2 Hart Medical Supply: https://hart2hart.com/ for FDA registered respirator masks at wholesale prices. • StopDefunding.com: https://stopdefunding.com/ to sign the petition to stop the defunding of police departments nationwide.

Mike pays respects to fallen Pierce County Deputy Dom Calata and Everett Police Officer Dan Rocha who were tragically killed in the line of duty. Mike also breaks down the recent Seattle SWAT team shooting of a robbery suspect and reviews the root causes of this unprecedented rise in violent crime affecting Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. LINKS: Pierce County Deputy Dominque "Dom" Calata • https://www.king5.com/article/news/crime/swat-operation-pierce-county-deputy-dom-calata/281-63840cf6-66ca-45a8-953d-7a195aec486f • https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/video-community-remembers-fallen-pierce-county-deputy-dom-calata/a5381700-894c-4107-9ce0-4db96d1ddd49/ • https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/crime/article259446764.html Everett Police Officer Dan Rocha • https://www.kiro7.com/news/north-sound-news/massive-police-response-everett/HUUABXISTRG57LK7MO4XII2CHE/ • https://www.q13fox.com/news/man-accused-of-killing-everett-police-officer-dan-rocha-has-a-very-lengthy-criminal-history SPD SIR's Officers Being Assaulted • https://spdblotter.seattle.gov/category/incident-reports/ Please visit our sponsors: • Hart 2 Hart Medical Supply: https://hart2hart.com/ for FDA registered respirator masks at wholesale prices. • StopDefunding.com: https://stopdefunding.com/ to sign the petition to stop the defunding of police departments nationwide.

Back by popular demand! Mike welcomes back Andrea Suarez and Kevin Dahlgren from We Heart Seattle to continue their revealing discussion about Seattle's Homeless Industrial Complex. They discuss why the homeless problem continues to grow, who's responsible and how it can be resolved once and for all.    LINKS: • We Heart Seattle: https://weheartseattle.org/ • Martin vs. Boise: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_... • We Heart Seattle Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wehea... • City of Gresham: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbAXd... • KIRO: https://mynorthwest.com/3258151/dori-... • Uplift Northwest: https://www.upliftnw.org Please visit our sponsors: • Hart 2 Hart Medical Supply: https://hart2hart.com/ for FDA registered respirator masks at wholesale prices. • StopDefunding.com: https://stopdefunding.com/ to sign the petition to stop the defunding of police departments   nationwide.

Mike breaks down the tragic killing of Seattle K9 Officer Jedi and discusses the department policies, history and staffing issues that contributed to this tragedy. LINKS: SPD Blotter 5/20/20: https://spdblotter.seattle.gov/2020/05/20/update-in-lower-queen-anne-officer-involved-shooting-investigation/ SPD Blotter 1/5/22: https://spdblotter.seattle.gov/2022/01/05/police-shoot-burglary-suspect-after-he-fatally-stabs-k9-dog-injures-officer/ KIRO: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/reported-burglar-shot-by-seattle-police/FRPVHPGLVZABHNLEO6EAMMAGVI/ Please visit our sponsors: • Hart 2 Hart Medical Supply: https://hart2hart.com/ for FDA registered respirator masks at wholesale prices. • StopDefunding.com: https://stopdefunding.com/ to sign the petition to stop the defunding of police departments nationwide.

In this episode, Mike lays out why recalling Seattle City Council member Kshama Sawant from District #3 is vital to Seattle's public safety. • https://sawantrecall.org/ Stop Defunding campaign videos: • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqV6Ibk7wzY • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8DnFY2MmLY • https://sawantrecall.org/religious-community-leader-joint-statement/ • https://reason.com/volokh/2021/11/10/police-officers-libel-lawsuit-against-seattle-city-councilwoman-kshama-sawant-can-go-forward/ • https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/court-ruling-allows-seattle-police-officers-to-proceed-with-lawsuit-against-councilmember-kshama-sawant/ • https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/editorials/no-choice-but-to-recall-kshama-sawant/ Please visit our sponsors:  • Hart 2 Hart Medical Supply: https://hart2hart.com/ for FDA registered respirator masks at wholesale prices.  • StopDefunding.com: https://stopdefunding.com/ to sign the petition to stop the defunding of police departments nationwide.

Mike welcomes Andrea Suarez and Kevin Dalgren from We Heart Seattle and discusses the REAL reason there is a worsening homeless problem in Seattle and what they are personally doing to solve it.  You can check out their work here: https://weheartseattle.org/ LINKS:  Seattle Times: https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/big-hearts-theres-room-for-all-the-citizen-led-responses-to-seattles-homelessness-crisis/ Seattle Journal:https://www.theseattlejournal.com/andrea-suarez-and-we-heart-seattle/ KIRO: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/seattle-neighbors-take-action-end-homelessness/O4ZFBJI4FBA7BEOXYV3UZXUYOE/ KOMO:https://komonews.com/news/project-seattle/we-heart-seattle-volunteers-criticized-for-trash-picking-efforts-at-homeless-camps Tentgate clip: https://twitter.com/AlyciaRamirez3/status/1368703528244408320?s=09 KOMO Update: https://komonews.com/news/project-seattle/man-at-odds-with-ballard-neighbors-leaves-neighborhood-with-help-from-non-profit Please visit our sponsors:  • Hart 2 Hart Medical Supply: https://hart2hart.com/ for FDA registered respirator masks at wholesale prices.  • StopDefunding.com: https://stopdefunding.com/ to sign the petition to stop the defunding of police departments nationwide.

Mike reviews the results of Seattle's contentious 2021 elections, their impact on public safety and implications for the future. Links:  • Harrell interview: Harrell Interview: https://mynorthwest.com/3222027/bruce-harrell-change-agent-seattle-next-mayor/ • Seattle University study: http://www.seattle.gov/Documents/Departments/Police/Reports/2020%20CITYWIDE_Seattle%20Public%20Safety%20Survey%20Report.pdf • SPOG's response to Pete Holmes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDwhQLfyjVs • HTL Ep. 17 - Ken Wilson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=au32FHahV_U&t=9s   Please visit our sponsors:  • Hart 2 Hart Medical Supply: https://hart2hart.com/ for FDA registered respirator masks at wholesale prices.  • StopDefunding.com: https://stopdefunding.com/ to sign the petition to stop the defunding of police departments nationwide.

Mike sits down with City Council candidate Ken Wilson  (Position 8 - Citywide) and discusses public safety, homelessness, and the radical position of his opponent Teresa Mosquesda. Campaign website for Ken Wilson: https://www.kenforcouncil8.com/ Please visit our sponsors:  • Hart 2 Hart Medical Supply: https://hart2hart.com/ for FDA registered respirator masks at wholesale prices.  • StopDefunding.com: https://stopdefunding.com/ to sign the petition to stop the defunding of police departments nationwide.

Mike takes a deep dive into the political nuances behind Seattle's Vaccination Mandate and its potential impact on public safety. Please visit our sponsors:  • Hart 2 Hart Medical Supply: https://hart2hart.com/ for FDA registered respirator masks at wholesale prices.  • StopDefunding.com: https://stopdefunding.com/ to sign the petition to stop the defunding of police departments nationwide.

In this episode Mike discusses the disastrous City Council vote that rejected funding for police officer recruitment and retention.   Links:  • KIRO News: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/city-council-rejects-plan-recruit-retain-seattle-police-officers/OIZEOO4CLRE7VCGSFGOEHX5V3I/ • KOMO News: https://komonews.com/news/operation-crime-justice/80-year-old-tourist-randomly-attacked-in-seattles-capitol-hill-neighborhood • MyNorthwest: https://mynorthwest.com/3147730/seattle-council-rejects-using-exodus-savings-on-spd-hiring/ Please visit our sponsors:  • Hart 2 Hart Medical Supply - https://hart2hart.com/ • StopDefunding.com - https://stopdefunding.com/

Mike interviews NBA legend and former Seattle Supersonic, James Donaldson.  Mike and James discuss the "defunding the police" movement, mental illness and its impact on the rampant homeless problem in Seattle.   You can find out more about James' nonprofit here: http://yourgiftoflife.org/ Please visit our sponsors:  Hart 2 Hart Medical Supply: https://hart2hart.com/ for FDA registered respirator masks at wholesale prices.  StopDefunding.com: https://stopdefunding.com/ to sign the petition to stop the defunding of police departments nationwide.

In this episode Mike takes a deep dive into the Seattle Mayor, Jenny Durkan's vaccine mandate for city employees and the impact it will have on public safety.  Mike also exposes outgoing City Attorney Pete Holmes for his desperate swipe at SPOG while his campaign was imploding. Last, Mike gives his opinion on the two SPD officers who were fired for “unprofessional conduct” over their part in the January 6th “Insurrection”.  Vaccine Mandate: 1:47 Pete Holmes: 11:39 Insurrection Two: 18:14 Links: SPOG Press Release: https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/vaccine-mandate-for-city-workers/ KOMO News: https://komonews.com/news/local/new-report-shows-seattle-police-response-times-could-take-over-an-hour RANTZ: https://mynorthwest.com/3080850/rantz-after-defunding-and-demonizing-police-council-blames-chief-for-mass-exodus/ SPOG reaction to Pete Holmes Tweet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDwhQLfyjVs&t=54s  

Mike takes a deep dive into the investigation of the six SPOG members who attended the "Capitol Hill Insurrection" on January 6, 2021 and the investigation lead by the Office of Police Accountability. Please visit our sponsor: • StopDefunding.com: https://stopdefunding.com/ to sign the petition to stop the defunding of police departments nationwide.

Public safety is being re-imagined with absolutely no plan as the Seattle City Council governs via Twitter, text messages "disappear" and a crime wave strikes Seattle. All in the name of "Seattle 2.0".   Please visit our sponsor: • StopDefunding.com: https://stopdefunding.com/ to sign the petition to stop the defunding of police departments nationwide.

Mike dives into the controversy surrounding two SPD officers being denied service at Chocolati, a well known Seattle chocolate shop and reveals what happened when the owner met with the officers to apologize.  Please visit our sponsors:  • Hart 2 Hart Medical Supply: https://hart2hart.com/ for FDA registered respirator masks at wholesale prices.  • StopDefunding.com: https://stopdefunding.com/ to sign the petition to stop the defunding of police departments nationwide.

David Preston is the driving force behind the Safe Seattle Facebook page. Mike and David discuss Seattle's homeless industrial complex, free speech double standards and the role law enforcement has played in Seattle's politics. Please visit our sponsors:   • Hart 2 Hart Medical Supply: https://hart2hart.com/​ for FDA registered respirator masks at wholesale prices. • StopDefunding.com: https://stopdefunding.com/​ to sign the petition to stop the defunding of police departments nationwide.

Mike dismantles Seattle Times reporter Mike Carter's hit piece on the Seattle Police Officers Guild and discusses the insane Washington Supreme Court's decision striking down a long standing felony drug possession law.  Please visit our sponsors:  • Hart 2 Hart Medical Supply: https://hart2hart.com/ for FDA registered respirator masks at wholesale prices.  • StopDefunding.com: https://stopdefunding.com/ to sign the petition to stop the defunding of police departments nationwide.

Mike interviews Andy Ngo, independent journalist and author of the book Unmasked.  Mike and Andy discuss ANTIFA and the group's role in the political violence gripping the Pacific Northwest including the vicious attack Andy suffered at the hands of ANTIFA members. Please visit our sponsors: Hart 2 Hart Medical Supply: https://hart2hart.com/ for FDA registered respirator masks at wholesale prices. StopDefunding.com: https://stopdefunding.com/ to sign the petition to stop the defunding of police departments nationwide.

Eric Stark is a King County Metro Transit operator in the city of Seattle. On March 27, 2019 Eric was shot while on duty driving a Metro Transit bus. After being shot in the chest, Eric still managed to drive the bus full of passengers to safety, saving countless lives. Mike and Eric discuss the incident and the current state of public safety in Seattle. Eric offers some advice for those advocating to defund the police.  Please visit our sponsors: Hart 2 Hart Medical Supply: https://hart2hart.com/ for FDA registered respirator masks at wholesale prices. StopDefunding.com: https://stopdefunding.com/ to sign the petition to stop the defunding of police departments nationwide.

Mike takes a deep dive into the chaos that surrounded his re-tweet of independent journalist Andy Ngo on 1/7/21. Despite the factual nature of the tweet, faux outrage and calls for Mike's resignation came from the likes of Scott Lindsay, Carmen Best and Mayor Jenny Durkan.  Mike's Tweet: https://twitter.com/realmikesolan/status/1347435354895179776 Affidavit (download): https://www.justice.gov/usao-dc/press-release/file/1354916/download

Christopher Young is a Detective with the Seattle Police Department and the author of a recent New York Post editorial: A cop debunks four core myths of the #DefundPolice movement.  Mike and Chris discuss the state of the “Defund the Police” movement, ANTIFA  and the future of public safety. Chris' editorial can be found here: https://nypost.com/2020/12/27/a-cop-debunks-four-core-myths-of-the-defundpolice-movement/

Mike digs into the growing Cal Anderson Park occupation that is quickly becoming The CHAZ 2.0.  The pending SPD sweep of the park has the potential to go south.

Mike digs into the Hypocrisy of Seattle City Council member Lisa Herbold.  Lisa is the chair person of the Public Safety Committee and recently voted to defund the Seattle Police Department.

Victoria Beach is the the chair of the African American Community Advisory Council for the Seattle Police Department.  Mike and Victoria discuss racial bias in law enforcement and black on black crime.