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 ArticlesA Car Crashes Into a Bus Stop in Germany and Injures 3 PeopleDec 22, 2025Barry Manilow Has Early-Stage Lung Cancer and Will Undergo SurgeryDec 22, 2025Flash Flooding in Northern California Leads to Soaked Roads, Water Rescues, and 1 DeathDec 22, 2025At Least 5 Killed After Mexican Navy Plane on Medical Mission Crashes in TexasDec 22, 2025Related TopicsSeattlepoliceCarmen Best