Ex-Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz placed on leave
Ex-Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz placed on leave
Former Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz, along with the department's communications director, have been placed on paid administrative leave.
SEATTLE - Former Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz, along with the department's communications director, have been placed on paid administrative leave, FOX 13 Seattle confirmed Monday.
In a statement to FOX 13, The Seattle Police Department confirmed Diaz and Communications Director Jamie Tompkins were both placed on leave, but did not explain why:
"Without commenting further on pending personnel matters, the Seattle Police Department can confirm that Executive Adrian Diaz and Director of Communications Jamie Tompkins have both been placed on paid administrative leave."
The Seattle Times first reported the administrative changes Monday night. In May, Diaz was reassigned from his role as Seattle police chief to work on special projects.
Adrian Diaz out as Seattle police chief
Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz will no longer hold his position after Wednesday.
He was ousted from his position after multiple allegations of sexual discrimination and retaliation came out against him. Former King County Sheriff Sue Rahr was later appointed as interim chief.
After being forced to step down, Diaz came out as gay in an interview with radio host Jason Rantz on KTTH 770 AM radio.
Diaz led the Seattle Police Department since September 2020, initially taking over as interim chief for Carmen Best.
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In addition to Diaz, Communications Director Jamie Tompkins is also on paid administrative leave. Tompkins previously worked as a television news anchor/reporter in Seattle, including at FOX 13 Seattle, before joining the Seattle Police Department in 2023.
This is a developing story. Check back for details.
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