 Mike Solon is the president of the Seattle Police Officers Guild. He says a minimum of 15 officers are needed to work the first watch shift from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m. I know this morning first watch, they only had four working. Four. Recognizing overtime is not the answer. Since Mayor Bruce Harrell signed a new police contract in May, officials say applications have increased two and a half times compared to last year.