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 ArticlesMan Dead, 2 Police Officers Hurt in Shooting During Custody Exchange in North CarolinaDec 26, 2025Palestinian Man Kills 2 in Car-Ramming, Stabbing Attack in IsraelDec 26, 2025Mosque Bombing in Syria Leaves 8 Dead and 18 WoundedDec 26, 2025Massive Crash on Highway in Japan Kills 1, Injures 26 as Holiday Season StartsDec 26, 2025Related TopicsSeattlepoliceCarmen Best