The January shooting of two teenage boys in Seattle's Rainier Beach neighborhood devastated its residents. The incident also amplified a split between people who believe surveillance cameras could help keep residents safe, and those who remain concerned about how data from the cameras gets used.

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Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero, freelance reporter for the South Seattle Emerald

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South Seattle Emerald: What Safety Looks Like in South Seattle Depends on Who You Ask

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The January shooting of two teenage boys in Seattle's Rainier Beach neighborhood devastated its residents. The incident also amplified a split between people who believe surveillance cameras could help keep residents safe, and those who remain concerned about how data from the cameras gets used.
Guest
Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero, freelance reporter for the South Seattle Emerald
Related links
South Seattle Emerald: <a href="https://southseattleemerald.org/news/2026/04/14/what-safety-looks-like-in-south-seattle-depends-on-who-you-ask">What Safety Looks Like in South Seattle Depends on Who You Ask</a>
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The January shooting of two teenage boys in Seattle's Rainier Beach neighborhood devastated its residents. It also amplified a split between their views on surveillance cameras' role in public safety.