Adrian Diaz
Chief of the Seattle Police Department
Assumed office
September 2, 2020
MayorJenny Durkan
Bruce Harrell
Preceded byCarmen Best
Personal details
EducationCentral Washington University (BA)
University of Washington (MPA)

Adrian Z. Diaz is an American law enforcement officer serving as the chief of the Seattle Police Department. Diaz had previously served as deputy chief of the department. Diaz assumed office in an acting capacity on September 2, 2020, following the resignation of Carmen Best.[1][2][3] On September 20, 2022, Diaz was appointed to the permanent position.[4]

Diaz and his police department are facing lawsuits related sex and race discrimination from officers in his department. [5][6]

Education

Diaz earned a Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice from Central Washington University and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Washington.[7]

Career

Diaz previously worked as a bike patrolman and undercover officer in the Seattle Police Department. He also works as a Master Defensive Tactics instructor at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.[8]

References

  1. ↑ Producer, Quixem Ramirez, KOMO News Digital (August 10, 2020). "Seattle Police Chief Best makes stunning retirement announcement after department cuts". KOMO. Retrieved August 11, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ↑ "Seattle police chief to quit following city's move to shed dozens of officers". Los Angeles Times. August 11, 2020. Archived from the original on August 12, 2020. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
  3. ↑ "Seattle's Police Chief Resigns After Council Votes To Cut Department Funds". NPR.org. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
  4. ↑ Taylor, Sarah Grace (September 20, 2022). "Mayor Bruce Harrell appoints Diaz permanent Seattle police chief". Seattle Times.
  5. ↑ "SPD captain claims Chief Diaz has 'history of misogyny' in newly-filed lawsuit". KIRO 7 News Seattle. January 12, 2024. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Black SPD detective of 43 years sues over years of alleged racism, 'culture of retaliation'". KIRO 7 News Seattle. November 9, 2023. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Command Staff - Police | seattle.gov". www.seattle.gov. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
  8. ↑ Staff, KIRO 7 News. "Who is taking over for Carmen Best? Here's what we know about Interim Chief Adrian Diaz". KIRO. Retrieved August 13, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)


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