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 ArticlesCar Crashes Into Detroit-Area Airport Entrance, Injuring 6Jan 24, 2026Alex Honnold’s Climb of Taipei 101 Skyscraper Delayed by 24 HoursJan 23, 2026Massive Sewer Spill Flowing Into Potomac River Upstream From WashingtonJan 23, 2026How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Jan. 23Jan 23, 2026Related TopicsSeattlepoliceCarmen Best