Seattle’s police chief resigns in the wake of protests against police brutality and a recent Seattle City Council vote to defund her department by 14%.
Police Chief Carmen Best discussed steps to help combat police brutality and protect the rights of Black residents.
"I'm sad to leave in some ways but you know when it's time it's time," Best told reporters."You will always be in my heart. You are without a doubt the best police department in the country." Protesters carry a sign bearing the image of Seattle police shooting victim Charleena Lyles during a"Defund the Police" march in Seattle, Aug. 5, 2020.Best, who made history when she became the city’s first Black female police chief in 2018, said the resignation would be effective Sept. 2. She had been with the department for 28 years.
Police Chief Carmen Best announces her resignation as Deputy Police Chief Adrian Diaz, looks on, at a news conference, Seattle, Aug. 11, 2020. Diaz will serve as interim police chief The announcement came came just hours after the city’s council voted to reduce the department’s spending plan by 14%, far below the 50% reduction that some council members had advocated for.
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