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 ArticlesOscar Nominations Snubs and Surprises: Paul Mescal and Ariana Grande Among Biggest OversightsJan 22, 20262 Tiananmen Vigil Organizers Plead Not Guilty in Hong Kong National Security TrialJan 22, 2026How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Jan. 22Jan 22, 20263 Big Changes for Retirement Planning This YearJan 22, 2026Related TopicsSeattlepoliceCarmen Best