BREAKING: Adrian Diaz out as Seattle's top cop, Sue Rahr named interim police chief

A month ago, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell said he was evaluating everyone within the Seattle Police Department, including the chief, amid a string of claims alleging sexual harassment and sexual and racial discrimination from department leaders.
Diaz was accused by multiple employees in lawsuits and tort claims. He denied the allegations.
On Wednesday, Harrell said Diaz will step aside from his post as chief and work on “special projects” in what the mayor called a “mutual decision.” Former King County Sheriff Sue Rahr will serve as interim chief beginning Thursday morning, Harrell said.
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[@JJ-Toreddie]

How can these people lie so easily.... Its truly disgusting and might I say evil

[@tonytorres3911]

You said the crime is down well there is a shootings almost every day.

[@tonytorres3911]

Sounds like he is getting fired in a nice way.

[@johnhanson9245]

Citizen: "You said the crime is down well there is a shootings almost every day."? Politician: It's true. Let me explain. The suspects are only shooting below the belt now"

[@johntiger5]

He's going to be in charge of " Special Projects" which is making sure the mayor's toilet is clean, and to make sure there is always a fresh roll of double ply toilet paper. Also to spray air freshener after the mayor takes a dump.

[@thedar7164]

not good... so not good.

[@go4ride]

Wow! Diaz is so great. Seattle should make him chief.

[@Imsparky441]

Either your sarcasm is dry or your head is empty.

[@williamhenry9705]

Diaz should head up the height/weight review program.

[@johntiger5]

Also the out of shape department. Why have a police department in shape that can handle criminals.

[@tvietnam7890]

Clean Chinatown!

[@_-_-936]

its about fucking time

[@jamesfenter4194]

From what I hear and read, I wouldn't want to be Cop in Seattle, never mind Chief. I haven't lived there for a long, long time (50 yrs) so I can't have an informed opinion on the situation. I'm just sad to see the City convulsed by all it's problems,

[@tonytorres3911]

What happens to Diaz???