The city of Seattle has filed motions in U.S. District Court seeking to end more than 13 years of federal oversight of the Seattle Police Department. This federal oversight originated from a 2012 consent decree and followed a decade of reforms in police policies, training, and accountability. Seattle Mayor Harrell described the recent developments as a critical milestone, highlighting reforms including changes to crowd management policies. Separately, a judge has ordered the city to put an end to nudity and sexual acts occurring in a public park, mandating enforcement measures to address these issues.