Black UW police officers file claims against the university, alleging a racist work environment

Five Black police officers have filed damage claims totaling $8 million against the University of Washington Police Department over what they describe as a racist work environment. The claims are a required legal step that comes before a lawsuit is filed.

Journalist Mike Baker wrote about this story for the New York Times. KUOW’s Kim Malcolm asked him about how these officers say they were treated, both by their supervisors and fellow officers at the UW Police Department.