Seattle Police Officers Guild v. City of Seattle
Washington Supreme Court
1Opinion of the CourtBridge, J.
In Seattle Police Officers Guild v. City of Seattle, 113 Wn. App. 431, 439, 53 P.3d 1036 (2002), the Court of Appeals held that the city of Seattle’s (City) practice of certifying five police officers with the highest civil service exam scores for promotional opportunities substantially accomplishes the purpose of chapter 41.12 RCW to provide for promotions on the basis of merit. Dennis P. Ramm, Tim D. Greeley, and Keith Swank seek reversal, arguing that the City’s practice of certifying five police officers for promotional opportunities gives the chief of police (Chief) too much discretion…
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