Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has removed police Chief Adrian Diaz from his post and replaced him with former King County Sheriff Sue Rahr, noting allegations against Diaz played a role in the move.
A month ago, Harrell said he was evaluating everyone within the SPD, 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 would step aside and work on “special projects" after the two came to the "mutual decision." Rahr will serve as interim chief beginning Thursday morning, Harrell said.
Rahr told Harrell she does not want the job permanently and said she has "big shoes to fill" Wednesday, speaking after Diaz during the press conference.
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