The department shakeup was announced via email.
Interim Seattle Police Chief Sue Rahr emailed her department Friday afternoon, announcing several major staffing changes, including the departure of Deputy Chief Eric Barden.Barden, SPD's second-in-command, has been with the department for 38 years. According to the email, he is leaving to take care of his family. He will be away from headquarters beginning Monday, Dec. 16.This comes after Barden and Rahr were listed under a tort complaint filed by Seattle Police Lt.
Rahr says Underwood has the knowledge and experience necessary to step in and maintain operations.Underwood's replacement will be Captain Lori Aagard of the North Precinct. Rahr expects to appoint Aagard by the end of the year.Former SPD Chief Adrian Diaz has since filed a $10 million tort claim against the city, claiming he was wrongfully discharged and discriminated against. This came after Diaz came out as gay in an interview with radio host Jason Rantz on KTTH 770 AM radio.
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