LOCAL · WA · 2009-2013
John Diaz
Seattle PD Commissioner / Chief · Washington
On the record
Resigned amid DOJ consent decree pressure
SEVERITY · RESIGNED
Background
Between 2009 and 2013, John Diaz held the Seattle PD Commissioner / Chief of Seattle seat in Washington, a 4-year tenure. Took office after Gil Kerlikowske; succeeded by Kathleen O'Toole. Departure context: Resigned amid DOJ consent decree pressure. Same-year political environment (2009): Governor Christine Gregoire; Attorney General Rob McKenna; Secretary of State Sam Reed. Later filed for federal office (FEC ID P40015414: President).
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Others who held this office in Washington
- Shon Barnes (2025-present)
- Sue Rahr (2024-2024)
- Adrian Diaz (2022-2024)
- Carmen Best (2018-2020)
- Kathleen O'Toole (2014-2017)
- Gil Kerlikowske (2000-2009)