"Neon Boots, a bar in Belltown, advocates for using de-escalation tactics instead of involving the police in non-emergency situations. Co-owner Jeremy Alexander emphasizes respecting personal boundaries and avoiding physical force. The bar has shared a list of Seattle Area Alternatives to Calling 911, including domestic violence and sexual assault hotlines, as part of an ongoing project to encourage community-based solutions and support reallocation of city funds from policing to other resources." - Gabe Guarente
