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01-06-2025
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Tacoma pauses search for new police chief
The City of Tacoma has pressed pause on its search for a permanent Police Chief. City Manager Elizabeth Pauli made the announcement on Friday. 'This decision is in service to ensuring the long-term success and alignment of City leadership,' her statement reads. This move allows for Hyun Kim, who will begin serving as Interim City Manager starting on June 30, to align decision-making for a permanent chief with the evolving vision and future priorities of the city government. 'It is prudent to empower the city's new leadership to play an integral role in confirming the appointment of a permanent Police Chief,' Pauli's statement goes on to say. Interim Chief Patti Jackson will continue to serve in her leadership role for the time being. 'I am focused on ensuring all transitions are smooth, and that our community continues to be exceptionally well-served,' Pauli's statement says. 'I understand how critically important this position is to the community and I am grateful for the ongoing input I receive from the community and, as a management team, we look forward to continued engagement.' Avery Moore resigned in February from the position of Police Chief after 35 years in law enforcement. He chose to retire and move into the next phase of his life. Jackson was sworn in as Interim Police Chief in March.
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20-03-2025
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New interim police chief in Tacoma, WA brings 35 years of local experience
The Brief Tacoma's new interim police chief, Patti Jackson, promises to bring a unique viewpoint to the department after serving more than three decades with the sheriff's office. Jackson said campaigning throughout Pierce County last fall gave her a chance to connect with the people who Tacoma police serve and protect. TACOMA, Wash. - Tacoma's new interim police chief promises to bring a unique viewpoint to the department after previously serving more than three decades with the county's sheriff's office. On Wednesday, city officials swore in Patti Jackson as the Tacoma Police Department's interim chief. It comes after Tacoma's former police chief, Avery Moore, suddenly resigned in early February. What they're saying Jackson said her history of working with the Pierce County Sheriff's Department for more than 35 years gives her insight into this new role. "It's good to get somebody in there that might listen from a different ear, and see things from a different lens, yet, that's not too far removed," said Chief Patti Jackson. Jackson ran for the Pierce County Sheriff position last fall but lost by about 2%. She tells FOX 13 Seattle that campaigning throughout Pierce County gave her a chance to connect with the people who Tacoma police serve and protect. "I really had the opportunity to get personal and close with some of the community members to hear what their concerns were and to see what it was that we could answer," she said. By the numbers While most violent crime is down in Tacoma, city data shows homicides are up, with six total killings this year. In February alone, TPD investigators responded to four homicides. Jackson said keeping Tacoma safe is a top priority. "We are responding to the crime that's out there, and I think what we really need to do, the best plan now, is being able to answer the crime, to go out and solve crime," she said. The interim position is temporary, but Jackson tells FOX 13 Seattle she is interested in the full-time position. "My motivation and my drive and everything that I have behind me is Tacoma Police Department, all day long," she said. The Source Information in this story is from the Tacoma Police Department and FOX 13 Seattle reporting. Here's where Seattle renters are relocating 74-year-old skier dies after fall at Stevens Pass Body cameras capture struggle during Pierce County DUI arrest Seattle's Capitol Hill Block Party announces 2025 lineup, changes to event Could Bryan Kohberger's autism defense for capital murder set a precedent? To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national coverage, plus 24/7 streaming coverage from across the nation.
