Tacoma Names Patti Jackson as Interim Chief

Patti Jackson named interim Police Chief for Tacoma
The Tacoma Police Department has named an interim Police Chief. Tacoma City Manager Elizabeth Pauli says Patti Jackson will fill the role, effective February 24, 2025.
Former sheriff candidate Patti Jackson appointed Tacoma’s interim police chief
Tacoma City Manager Elizabeth Pauli announced the pick following former Police Chief Avery Moore’s resignation.
City of Tacoma announces Patti Jackson will serve as interim police chief
Tacoma City Manager Elizabeth Pauli has appointed Patti Jackson as the Tacoma Police Department's interim police chief.
Tacoma police chief resigns, says he’s leaving law enforcement
Tacoma Chief Avery Moore, on the job since 2022, says he will resign as of Feb. 3. He was placed on a brief leave last year.
Tacoma police Chief Avery Moore is resigning
TACOMA, Wash. — Avery Moore is resigning as Tacoma's police chief. Moore submitted his resignation to City Manager Elizabeth Pauli on Tuesday. His resignation is effective Feb. 3, according to the city.
From cadet to chief: Jackson Police’s Elmer Hitt retiring after 29 years
The Jackson Police Department is losing its long-time leader, but an old face of the department is returning to take his place. After 29 years of service that spanned from police cadet to head of the whole department,
Tacoma police won’t prioritize arrests of those who use plant psychedelics, city decides
Moving forward Tacoma police will not prioritize investigating, arresting and prosecuting anyone who engages in entheogen-related activities.
Tacoma Police Chief Avery Moore submits letter of resignation, effective Feb. 3
The Tacoma police chief formally submitted his letter of resignation to City Manager Elizabeth Pauli Tuesday afternoon.
Illegal gambling kiosks seized from stores in Tacoma, Seattle and Lakewood
The Washington State Gambling Commission served a series of search warrants in predominantly low-income neighborhoods, where owners "preyed on the community." ...
Evidence issues in killing of Tacoma security guard mean no more jail time for 2 accused
Two men previously charged with murder in the death of an off-duty security guard shot outside a lounge on South Tacoma Way ...
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Wash. Police Chief to Resign, Step Away from Law Enforcement
Tacoma Police Chief Avery Moore will retire on Monday after a three-year stint leading the department that he described as being "particularly rewarding." ...
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Patti Jackson named interim Tacoma police chief
Patti Jackson, a longtime employee of the Pierce County Sheriff's Office, will now lead the Tacoma Police Department.
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Rantz Exclusive: After ‘chaos’ at Tacoma Police, absent chief resigns
UPDATE (Jan. 28, 2025, 4 p.m.): Tacoma Police Chief Avery Moore formally submitted his resignation Tuesday, according to the ...
Mysterious disappearances to cold-blooded killings. Tacoma’s 5 oldest unsolved cases
They include the disappearance of 8-year-old Ann Marie Burr and the case of a security guard beaten to death with his own gun ...