Guns sold by Washington police were used in new crimes, reports AP

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Law enforcement agencies across Washington state sold more than 6,000 firearms that had been used in crimes between 2010 and the end of 2017, an Associated Press investigation found. Some of those guns were later used in new crimes.

Now the Spokane City Council is considering a proposal to stop the police department from selling forfeited firearms.

Councilwoman Candace Mumm said Thursday that the AP investigation coupled with a review of the proceeds from the gun sales inspired the council to want to end the practice.

"They're putting assault weapons back into the community," Mumm said. "I felt the benefit of destroying them outweighed the costs."

Under state law, police and sheriff's departments have the option to sell, destroy or trade firearms confiscated in criminal investigations, but the law requires the Washington State Patrol to sell the guns. All sales are conducted through a federally licensed gun dealer.

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