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 ArticlesSuspect Arrested After Fire Damages Historic Mississippi SynagogueJan 11, 2026Google and Chatbot Maker Character to Settle Lawsuit Alleging Chatbot Pushed Teen to SuicideJan 11, 2026Veteran Actor T.K. Carter, Known for ‘The Thing’ and ‘Punky Brewster,’ Dies at 69Jan 11, 2026Grateful Dead Founding Member Bob Weir Dies at 78Jan 10, 2026Related TopicsSeattlepoliceCarmen Best