Diaz has served as interim chief for over two years following former Police Chief Carmen Best’s resignation in August 2020.
VIDEO: Seattle city council approves appointment of SPD Chief Adrian DiazSEATTLE — The Seattle City Council voted Tuesday to approve the appointment of Chief Adrian Diaz as the official leader of the city’s police department.Under the Seattle city charter, Diaz had to be confirmed by the city council before switching from holding the title of interim chief to being the permanent chief.following a monthslong, nationwide search.
Prior to that, Diaz had served as interim chief for two years following former Police Chief Carmen Best’sDiaz held the chief role during historic budget cuts and staffing shortages for SPD, as well as during a time of social unrest after the murder of George Floyd.Diaz has said he is ready for the hard work that lies ahead, promising new initiatives to diversify a police force still under a federal consent decree to monitor use of force and biased policing.
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