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Interim Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz addresses a news conference about changes being made at the department, earlier this month. The SPD announced Thursday that an officer seen on video rolling his bicycle over a downed protester was suspended pending

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Video Of Seattle Officer Rolling Bicycle Over Protester's Head Leads To Suspension

1:46pm September 25, 2020

by Scott Neuman

The unnamed officer will be placed on administrative leave pending an investigation into the incident that occurred during protests earlier this week.

Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best said in a letter to the department: "This was a difficult decision for me, but when it's time, it's time."

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Seattle's Police Chief Resigns After Council Votes To Cut Department Funds

12:37pm August 11, 2020

by Brakkton Booker

Carmen Best, the city's first Black police chief, will leave after a tumultuous few months in Seattle, where protesters against racial injustice took over several blocks.