Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz is no longer in the top job. Amid a series of claims alleging sexual harassment and sexual and racial discrimination involving both Diaz and others in leadership roles in the department, Diaz has been reassigned.

Multiple employes have come forward and taken legal action against Diaz and others. A $5 million claim against the city, Diaz and accusing the chief and Lieutenant, John O’Neill, of a pattern of harassment, discrimination and a hostile work environment.

Mayor Bruce Harrell announced that taking Diaz's place is former King County Sheriff Sue Rahr. Rahr was elected to sheriff in 2005 and served for seven years, retiring in 2012.

Diaz cited his accomplishments over the last four years in in emotion laden remarks. including the community familiarity program for recruits called Before the Badge, a program to reduce use of force, the reduction in number of officer complaints, a new system to prevent biased policing, and the reduction in the number of guns on the street.