Adrian Z. Diaz

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Adrian Diaz
Chief of the Seattle Police Department
Interim
Assumed office
September 2, 2020
MayorJenny Durkan
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 interim chief of the Seattle Police Department. Diaz had previously served as deputy chief of the department. Diaz assumed office on September 2, 2020, following the resignation of Carmen Best.[1][2][3]

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.[4]

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.[5] After Diaz was named interim chief, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan stated that she would not name a permanent chief in 2020.[6][7]

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.
  2. ^ "Seattle police chief to quit following city's move to shed dozens of officers". Los Angeles Times. August 11, 2020. Retrieved August 11, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ "Seattle's Police Chief Resigns After Council Votes To Cut Department Funds". NPR.org. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
  4. ^ "Command Staff - Police | seattle.gov". www.seattle.gov. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "Mayor Durkan appoints interim SPD chief, won't look for permanent replacement in 2020". MyNorthwest.com. August 11, 2020. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
  7. ^ "SPD Deputy Chief Adrian Diaz vows to move department forward in wake of Carmen Best's decision to retire". The Seattle Times. August 11, 2020. Retrieved August 13, 2020.


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