US NewsSeattle Police Chief to Resign Following Department CutsSavePrintSeattle Police Chief Carmen Best speaks to reporters in downtown Seattle, Wash., on Jan. 22, 2020. Jason Redmond/AFP via Getty ImagesThe Associated Press8/11/2020|Updated: 8/12/2020Update: Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best announced her resignation on August 11.Original story below.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentThe Associated PressAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesSherrone Moore Jailed as Police Investigate Situation That Led to the Fired Michigan Coach’s ArrestDec 12, 2025Tens of Thousands Ordered to Flee Flooding After Torrential Rain in Pacific NorthwestDec 11, 2025Gas Explosion in San Francisco Bay Area Damages Homes, 6 Taken to HospitalsDec 11, 20256.7 Magnitude Earthquake Causes Small Tsunami Waves Off Northeastern JapanDec 11, 2025Related TopicsSeattlepoliceCarmen Best