Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson interrupted a television interview while defending her decision to pause the activation of police surveillance cameras. She said the policy would be reviewed after an audit, citing privacy concerns and possible use of such systems by federal immigration authorities, while critics argue the cameras could help address crime and unsolved cases.

The scrutiny follows a July food-festival shooting in which three people were killed and five injured, after which Wilson dismissed Police Chief Shon Barnes. Newly released messages reportedly show delays in organising briefings and a press conference, with officials waiting for Wilson and later Washington Governor Bob Ferguson to arrive. Wilson also cited privately owned cameras as having helped investigators identify suspects.