Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best Said “Enough,” resigns
“ The Council gave us $1.6 million to hire the best, brightest and most diverse. Now they want me to layoff 100 of those officers. I can’t do that.” Chief Carmen Best tweeted.
“I don’t want the people who work for me to be impacted by the animus directed toward me. That animus felt personal.”
“This is not about the money – I have thicker skin than that. This is about the disrespect shown all SPD officers.”
“e know that reenvisioning community safety will include changes to the SPD budget. But the push from Council to do large-scale changes in ‘20 w/no practical plan for community safety is completely reckless.”
“I know the SPD is in good hands with Interim Chief Adrian Diaz.”
Statement from Attorney General William P. Barr on the Resignation of Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best
Attorney General William P. Barr issued the following statement in response to the resignation of Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best:
“I was disheartened to learn of the resignation of Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best. Her leadership and demonstrated commitment to her oath of office reflected all that is good about America’s law enforcement. In the face of mob violence, she drew the line in the sand and said, “Enough!”, working tirelessly to save lives, protect her officers, and restore stability to Seattle. Her example should be an inspiration to all who respect the rule of law and cherish safety and security in their communities. This experience should be a lesson to state and local leaders about the real costs of irresponsible proposals to defund the police.”