Police increasing presence at Seattle nightspots

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Police increasing presence at Seattle nightspots

By The Associated Press

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

SEATTLE — Beginning this week, Seattle police will be assigning15-to-25 officers to patrol popular nightspots on Friday and Saturday nights.

KIRO Radio reports it's part of the city's nightlife initiative. Mayor Mike McGinn said Monday the goal is to maintain safety and support restaurants and entertainment venues.

The special late night patrols will continue through September.

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