U.S. District Judge James Robart has called a hearing for Sept. 3 to consider a motion by Seattle city officials to end 13 years of federal oversight of the Police Department.
Seattle's newly revamped Real Time Crime Center is operational, with analysts monitoring dozens of surveillance cameras placed in areas with high crime rates.
Despite losses in state and federal court, four Seattle officers who went to the Jan. 6 rally are asking the Supreme Court to maintain their anonymity.
The city filed motions in U.S. District Court on Tuesday asking for the end of more than 13 years of federal oversight of the Seattle Police Department.
Starting next year, public safety agencies will "enhance" the encryption of radio communications, blocking outside listeners from hearing sensitive broadcasts.