Interim Chief of Police Harry Bailey made the following announcement to all Seattle Police Department employees this afternoon:
I would like to announce the newest promotions in the Seattle Police Department and Command Staff changes.
Effective immediately, the following Captains have been promoted to the rank of Assistant Chief:
Robin Clark
Tag Gleason
Joe Kessler
My current Command Staff is made up of the following:
Carmen Best
Robin Clark
Tag Gleason
Joe Kessler
Clark Kimerer
Paul McDonagh
Mike Washburn
As previously announced by Mayor Ed Murray, Assistant Chief Jim Pugel is working on a special project on Harm Reduction.
I look forward to working with what I consider to be some of the best leaders in the agency and to making positive changes in the Seattle Police Department.
Thank You.
Harry Bailey
Interim Chief of Police