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Seattle Mayor Appoints Sue Rahr as Interim Police Chief Amid Public Safety Focus

May 29, 2024, 08:01 PM

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced on Wednesday that Sue Rahr will serve as the Interim Police Chief for the city's police department. The announcement was made during a press conference focused on public safety. Rahr, a former King County Sheriff, is committed to keeping all people safe. The national search to replace the current Seattle Police Department (SPD) chief has begun, with former SPD Chief Kathleen O'Toole assisting in finding candidates for the new permanent chief. Rahr is not a candidate for the permanent position and is pausing her retirement to take on this interim role. Current Chief Adrian Diaz made brief, emotional statements about stepping aside from his role.