Seattle Seeks New Police Chief | Seattle News

Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 26, 2026 · 1m

Seattle’s mayor is racing to find a new police chief by next year, after the previous one resigned amid controversy following a deadly July shooting at a food festival. She’s assembled a diverse search committee — including a retired Supreme Court Justice and a public policy expert — to vet candidates based on community connection, accountability, and visibility. The move has sparked debate, with some council members defending the former chief’s crime-reduction record. The mayor emphasized the need for a leader who’s consistently present in the city, noting the former chief’s frequent…