Carmen Best, the city’s first Black police chief, said in a letter to the department that her retirement will be effective Sept. 2 and the mayor has appointed Deputy Chief Adrian Diaz as the interim chief, KING-TV reported Monday. Councilmembers had approved the cuts Monday.
“I am confident the department will make it through these difficult times,” Best said in the letter. “You truly are the best police department in the country, and please trust me when I say, the vast majority of people in Seattle support you and appreciate you. ... I look forward to seeing how this department moves forward through the process of re-envisioning public safety. I relish the work that will be done by all of you.”
In an email to police Mayor Jenny Durkan said she she accepted Best’s decision “with a very heavy heart.” “I regret deeply that she concluded that the best way to serve the city and help the department was a change in leadership, in the hope that would change the dynamics to move forward with the City Council,” Durkan wrote.
Seattle police chief to resign following department cuts - ABC News
One of the main legs of the Democrat Socialist 2020 platform for the nation is catching on like wildfire.
Or is that just the smell of Seattle burning ?
Unfortunately, the change most needed is with the Mayor's office. I can't blame her for quitting. They tied her hands, cut her staff, cut budget for next year, and even cut her salary. The city's problems aren't going to get better with fewer police.
Unfortunately, the change most needed is with the Mayor's office. I can't blame her for quitting. They tied her hands, cut her staff, cut budget for next year, and even cut her salary. The city's problems aren't going to get better with fewer police.
Chief Best Out After 28 Years In Anti-Cop Seattle
Guess this woke **** ain't workin.
Own it Democrats.
all the violence won't work.
all the peaceful protesters saying that a black life is equal to a white life (and governmental employees can't treat white/black differently will). and really already is changing things.
i get that that pisses off some people.
It’s apparent you “get” nothing. Less police presence will harm lower income areas, not make things better.
It’s apparent you “get” nothing. Less police presence will harm lower income areas, not make things better.
Chief Best Out After 28 Years In Anti-Cop Seattle
Guess this woke **** ain't workin.
Own it Democrats.
The defense and protection of the state and of the United States is an obligation of all persons within the state. The legislature shall provide for the discharge of this obligation and for the maintenance and regulation of an organized militia.
Pathetic responseall the violence won't work.
all the peaceful protesters saying that a black life is equal to a white life (and governmental employees can't treat white/black differently) will. and really already is changing things.
i get that that pisses off some people.
Pathetic response
The second part pisses nobody off.
Another term of Trump not only the worst president in history but the worst person to step into the white house period will do massive harm to the country, not make things better
MAGA vote out trump!
which wasn't at all what i was speaking of. do you wanna go back and read of do i have to waste my time and copy/past?
of course it pisses people off. white supremacists hate it.
Sure, lefties are known for their deep love of this country. :lamo
What will you do if the city's problems get better?
I see. You were engaging in of topic race baiting. How surprising.
Sure it will .
With full on, unrestrained looting, burning , rioting about to commence , once there is not even one more shopkeepers store to loot , or even one more government building to burn, then everybody can enjoy the peace and quiet .
I don’t understand why any of them are staying with the department.
Why do you hate it?
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