On her last day as Seattle police chief, Carmen Best explains decision to retire
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- Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best is officially retiring Wednesday. Chief Best announced she was stepping down last month after nearly 30 years with the department.
The announcement came after weeks of protests in Seattle, and just hours after Seattle City Council voted to cut spending for the police department. The budget cuts could result in the loss of up to 100 police officers in the city, and Chief Best said she was not willing to lose members of her force.
Chief Best spoke with KING 5 on her last day as police chief and described her time as chief, what led up to her decision to retire, and her plans for the future.
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The mayor and entire council needs to be fired at the next election. They were a big disgrace.
The correct term is 'voted out of office'. They're not 'fired'. But I agree. The council and mayor seem to pander to the rioters. I can only hope that they're voted out, and never get hired in private industry.
They need to be re called NOW. WE HAVE no more time to waste. Enough. We will need excellent leaders before and after the Nov. Election. Someone, whoever loses is going to freak out...i expect it could get ugly. Either way.
They'll just end up electing more ideologically driven idiots
@Ray _ really ? I find that surprising ,I thought everyone liked insley .hmmm interesting . Best should run for mayor ,but she won't . Durken will be re elected because they'll just put some one up even loonier than her . Lesser if two evils
Seattle you chose atheist, leftist and LGBTQ sympathizers individuals into leadership positions. Now you reap what you sow. BLM yet hardworking black woman decided to leave top position due to your defund the police demand.
Who else finds it sadly ironic that BLM forced a strong black woman out of a principal role?
I can't agree with you more. Sad no one is really talking about this.
Amen my friend.
They've lost a great leader that IS a Black life. God Speed to her and her own.
Jason C BLM is also trying to get rid of the black DA in Los Angeles, CA as well.
@@brianj5770 I know, I'm in LA. Jackie Lacey does a great job, but they want some super far leftist to take over.
Jason C Yep! BLM does not support a black woman from Crenshaw that’s a lifelong Democrat and that’s quite revealing as to what their true motives are. They are not really about helping black people as they have claimed for years. I hope Lacey wins re-election.
Should you ever read this, Ms. Best, write that book that no one else can.
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MAKE CARMEN BEST THE MAYOR OF SEATTLE....SHE IS THE BEST CANDIDATE
I think she should run for mayor - that would be great.
She has class, still courteous and professional even though the politicians in that sick city threw her under the bus.
Seattle is super sick though. I love it here.
I thought she had more backbone than that, was disappointed in the interview. Props to King5 reporter for calling out all the BS that's gone on in that city, at least he had a backbone.
She is awesome, very professional. I believe in my heart she wanted to tear those protesters some new asses...LMAO! I LOVE HER SHE HAS HEART AND CARES ABOUT THE CITIZENS!
It sounds like she's going into politics
@@letsgobrandon3928 Cry about it.
She is an amazing woman. The mayor should be voted out. This woman is basically made a scapegoat. They cut her staff and her salary to get rid of her.
> Seattle goes full *art guard*
> This lady: aightimmaheadoutthen.jpeg
I am a New Zealander who lived in the Emerald City in the 1990s so sad what is happening in Seattle.
What an amazing woman - terrible what local govt has done to the Seattle Police Dept.
Appalling outcome
You reap what you sow!!! She knows that
The mayor is a disgrace. The police chief will be sorely missed.
Your salary cut sends a message to us: The problem is with the Mayor and the City and Council. Good on you for leaving. You in no way deserved this and neither did your department. We'll miss you Chief Carmen Best.
Seattle you chose atheist, leftist and LGBTQ sympathizers individuals into leadership positions. Now you reap what you sow. BLM yet hardworking black woman decided to leave top position due to your defund the police demand.
I understand her restraint in this interview, but there’s no excuse for the mayor’s lack of support for police, business owners, and residents. Seattle is dying.
The mayor is supporting police. It’s the City Council whose cutting SPD by 50% and it’s the racist, city council who disrespected Carmen Best.
@@elliotjackson8902 the mayor is not helping at all. what are you talking about? Chaz was a middle finger to trump by design. The chief was forced to follow the mayor's whims and have her police department fall in disgrace while criminals took over 6 city blocks for weeks. Not once did the Mayor voice her support for the police nor did she condemn the actions of city council in leading protests in residential areas and defunding the police. Mayor durkan is a feckless and worthless charlatan.
@@elliotjackson8902 idiotic mayor. How's that summer of love she was talking about?
MAKE CARMEN BEST THE MAYOR OF SEATTLE....SHE IS THE BEST CANDIDATE
are you from Seattle? Because it sounds like you don't know what your talking about.
I hate that violence against our communities has been normalized and celebrated. We need a strong leader that won't pander to extremist rioters.
Why did the Riots Occur Again??? 😶😶🇳🇬🇺🇸
Class act and professional till the end. That, politicians, is what leadership looks like.
For years?? She was appointed Police Chief in August 2018. I like how she spoke and carried herself in this interview. If anyone has been letting Seattle “do down the shitter for years” it’s the Mayor. Just my opinion.
LOL aint that the truth!
Hope she runs for Mayor of Seattle.👏
kperry1969, lol
My dog would make a better mayor than Durkan.
I’m sure Best would be an improvement.
Are you aware of the low standards to be a mayor?
@@kperry1969 Why?
@@kperry1969 Interesting, thanks for answering.
You would be lucky to but I hope she leaves. She can do better
I hope she leaves and your police with her. Good luck
she is being stiffled somehow. no way she went thru this and ended her carreer and we all know who was responsible. if i were her (and im not )i would call out the govenor and mayor for their part in this bs.
The City Council is entirely responsible for this. Recall them.
We beat racism guys! We got a black woman to step down! wait......
Karen is next globally rise against white women privileged...
KING IDRIS now that seems scary, that never crossed my mind. This needs to be discussed within the BLM movement. We/they may be resurrecting ws by lack of 21st century logic.
She has always been a strong advocate for her department. I am sorry to see her go. Hoping to see Mayor Best soon.
Let's hope the best for her
@Jaymes Black glad you will never be a leader.
MAKE CARMEN BEST THE MAYOR OF SEATTLE....SHE IS THE BEST CANDIDATE
After her pay was cut she was left with little choice but resign or lose her career and retirement. She’ll behave in talking out because she’s young enough that she needs to keep working. So this is just her talking up her resume and showing she won’t attack her past employers. This is not the truth bombs she has within her
Get rid of Wheeler, Durkin and Gov Brown and you'll be able to restore order.
And get rid of Seattle City council.
@@elliotjackson8902 get rid of liberals
MAKE CARMEN BEST THE MAYOR OF SEATTLE....SHE IS THE BEST CANDIDATE
Remove all Democrats. Watch your life improve immensely.
Fire the city council and the mayor!
I remember visiting Seattle, 30 years ago. It was beautiful.
Not now, downtown is bad all business closed or open with graffiti and board , all trash , homeless camps every where ..
It is not safe to go out ... governor, mayor , councils are support riots , how city will be better with those people who want to make city beautiful !!
30 years ago, I was beautiful.
WAS, indeed.
Now it's just a garbage pile nasty place. Never go back!
@@servicarrider The aging was hard on me.
Carmen Best for mayor!
No way would she take it, Seattle is too jacked up. It would take years to undo the damage the city council and mayor have done.
I actually felt a weight lifted yesterday. Just one layer gone away now on to the next pandemic.
I think she’ll be moving far away from that city, I know I would
I wish Chief/Ms. Best a kinder road ahead. 💙💙💙
Her retirement will not make any difference. It never does. The next chief will not make any headway.. BEST WISHES
Thank You For Your Service Chief Best.....Most Appreciated
Wishing all the best to Carmen Best! If she's writing a book put my name down on the waiting list! Gonna miss her!
Chief Best will be greatly missed 😢 she was a fine example for us to follow and planted seeds of excellence before she departed. Now, Chief Diaz, will take the torch and run with it and we will bring to fruition what Carmen Best started 🥰
She is a professional through and through. Not an unkind word in this interview, although you know she could say a lot. Tons of respect, and Seattle is less without her leading the amazing men and women of the SPD.
Mayor Durkins is a fool. There are at least what...two deaths on her head for this? And not to mention the over dozen rapes that were reported...and we all know that many sexual assaults do not get reported so there were many more women that were victimized than we know about. That's on your head too Mayor Durkin.
Seems like a nice lady. And BLM ran her out of town. Shame Seattle Shame
Oh the irony!!! Thanks to the “racial justice” protests, young black men were shot, cops (including a Muslim woman) injured, and a black woman police chief was forced out.
ironic how a pro-black advocacy group booted a well established black chief. Almost seems like being a sensible and respectable black female didn't fit their narrative so they just drove her out.
The first time i ever saw BLM was a a rally for Bernie Sanders, i believe in Seatle. The actions of the 2 leaders of BLM were appalling. Bernie invited them to speak but that was not good enough, they had to get in his face and scream him off his own stage like lunatics. His wife was clearly frightened. That told me all i needed to know about BLM. If this is how they treat their friends...
Brave woman... Literally giving up her dream job to protect the future and dreams of new officers...
:(
Her chance to speak her mind and she blew it.
Leaving in a professional manner means she won't burn bridges. Why would she tarnish her good name? She seems like a real leader (which Seattle desperately needs).
While I respect Chief Best for pulling the plug and retiring to get away from the crazy, this interview was a textbook example of speaking while saying nothing. Maybe she wanted to make sure all her retirement paperwork is in order before she lets loose in an interview? An anti-police mayor and council that allows their city to turn into a war zone while holding back any significant police response and this is all the chief has to say? I hope if she does make a statement or write a book down the road we get a bit more of a look at the situation behind the scenes because this certainly didn't provide anything.
MAKE CARMEN BEST THE MAYOR OF SEATTLE....SHE IS THE BEST CANDIDATE
The governor and mayor will not allow her or any other police chief to properly do the job they are assigned to do , no matter who takes over as police chief in Seattle , Seattle is a lost cause without a proper leader in the position of governor and mayor true leader ship starts there and works its way down ....
I have added Seattle to my prayer chain. My you find wisdom and kindness in your daily life.
As a former LEO, after 37 years now retired, I find the chief's retirement as appropriate. In my humble opinion no self respecting police officer could work under the conditions created by the Seattle city council and mayor. Seattle is now in a horrible situation.
Thank you Carmen, and all who have served for protecting Americans.
I have much respect for her. Very unfortunate that we're losing her.
She is so classy, smart, and brave.
She's so nice when theres such chaos she's dealing with. She's in the middle of it all and she's thanking people!
Totally! When things get too stressful at work, I have a meltdown lol. Best is definitely someone to respect and look up to.
Diplomatic and classy until the end.
Good bye Seattle. It was nice knowing you. I hope one day we can come together and vote out the governor, the mayor of Seattle, and the lowlife council members.
That she only thanked her team, the media, and the residents of Seattle speaks volumes.
Wishing the BEST for Chief Best! She did her very BEST and that is all that matters! Look at the smile on her face!!
Mabye she could become a protester?
Great interview KING 5. Thank you.
Tell the truth don't water it down!
Her Mayor made her job so much harder.
Captain Best, you have a fitting name. Rest, Recover and some day Return in a different form of leadership. You are lovely.
she was awesome , I feel so heartfelt for her
Her name is appropriate CHIEF BEST!
Class exit interview, Thank you 🙏🏼
Good Luck Mayor and Council !!!
Chief Best, I'm wishing you health and prosperity. I'm encouraged by your grace and integrity.
I don't blame her one bit enjoy you're time off after this nightmare you're leaders have put you through
BLESSINGS Much appreciation Carman Best our hearts with for you!
That poor woman. She has put up with so much BS. She is still being so kind to everyone that has made her life a living hell for 90 days. chief, you are fantastic . Thank you for being such a strong woman. Not just a strong woman, a strong person.
A very bad loss for Seattle. Chief Best is an amazing person.
Wish you all the Best, Carmen. We would love to have you as head of our Met Police in London, UK.
Who would want to work for and live in a city with so much hate and discontent
Really sad to see her go but godspeed
MAKE CARMEN BEST THE MAYOR OF SEATTLE....SHE IS THE BEST CANDIDATE
Carmen Best, you are one honest and descent person, nothing like the corrupt and useless politicians in Seattle. God bless you and good luck.
Such an amazing women and police officer. It is sad to see her retire. She conducted herself so professionally and thoughtful. This at a time when the country was forced on Seattle. Best of luck in her next chapter, my hope is that more will follow in her footsteps. Big shoes to fill. Thank you, Police Chief Best for your hard work and devotion to Seattle.
I am honored to have been witness to the grace and courage of a real leader. I know there are many like myself who see this as a true injustice.
Remember this, and vote.
Falling on the sword with such class and grace.. this truly brings a tear to my eye. Best wishes to the Seattle Police Department. Show your strength your determination to the people of Seattle.
Or
Self shut down “defund” and let the sheriffs department & Highway patrol handle Seattle Washington.
A mob took over a portion of your city and enforced it's own authority over the people living there. Chief Best characterizes this as a "learning situation". What exactly did she learn?
Bless her. Good call. Prayers for you and your family..Although I live in ktown TN, I support you. Thank you for everything you have done. A true warrior!! A true leader! What is good for your squad, and safe for work/personnel family. Governor and mayor do not have your back. Good call ...God Bless.
I only saw this woman once before and I liked her. She is strong, good composure and handles stress and logic. This is rare. They lost someone good that night
Carmen Best - Answers In This Interview come across as too Political! I wish her all the Best in The Future. I was Disappointed to See Her Cave to The Protests and ABANDON a Police Precinct Just Like Mayor Frey In Minnesota. She allowed the National
Embarrassment known as CHAZ which was a disgrace and A Black Eye for The City. I would have Preferred to See Her Come to The Defense of The Fine Men and Women of The Police Department. I wish her all the Best but IT WAS TIME!
What an incredibly cool headed and professional lady. That’s a bummer she’s leaving.
She was a great Police Chief. I am glad she got out before things got worse. She certainly earned a peaceful and happy Retirement. Good Luck Chief Best!!!!
you know what? she needs to be the mayor of this city. im sure she could manage it way better than the current mayor !
Chief Best resigning is a bad look for Mayor Jenny Durkan and the council members. They replaced Chief Best with another chief who fits their agenda.
She deserves so much better than she got from city council. May she enjoy her month off and definitely write a book!
May you have a Restful Retirement. Shame on those who did not have your back!!! Stay safe :)
Why are they doing this video outside near a train station?
Carmen, you are exactly what Seattle needs, not those loser criminals destroying your beautiful city. God bless you and thank you so much for you service to Seattle.
Politics aside - Chief: Thank you for devoting nearly your entire adult life to the protection of others. I sincerely wish you and yours the finest life has to offer; you deserve it. Forever grateful, Active Duty Service Member
She was part of the system and supported the administration for 30 years and should never have expected anything different.
I so admire her wonderful upbeat attitude. How can anyone not be impressed by her lack of bitterness after the disgraceful way she was treated by the City Council?
This is so wrong. We will miss you. You know who needs to be retired? Sawant.
Carmen Best, good luck in the future in all you do.
Seattle (drove out) is losing a fine police chief.
I hope you get the backing you deserve.
Really sad. I'm here in California and I never knew who she was until these riots. She seems like a great woman and I gladly support her for her decision. Sad she is leaving but God speed for her. Hope she runs for mayor. I think she would have a good chance.
She didn’t do enough. Should of spoke up and condemned the riots
Considering the lack of state support, the political environment, I do not blame her one bit for stepping away from the position. There is zero shame in putting distance between the situation and her professional career and even the safety of her and her family. I wish her the very best in life.
"she's working really hard" proceeds to describe how the city is crumbling to the ground. If that's what hard work gets you then I'm quitting work.
Seattle doesn't deserve a chief like her. She had enough of their BS.
I wish her luck wherever she goes. She deserves a good township with decent leadership and support. Go with Godspeed.
Don’t blame her!! I would retire too!!
Very diplomatic answers on her part. Can't blame her she wants to pursue another career in law enforcement. I wonder if the day will ever come when she speaks her heart and mind over all this.
Your mayor does nothing to keep the city safe. The mayor and city council members stripped you of your authority and this was your chance to be transparent and stand up for the men and women of Seattle PD.
Chief Carmen Best is a class act. So sad she had to resign. Portland will miss her and as for the Durkin, the City Council & the Government - don’t vote them back in office!
Such a classy woman. Sad to see her leave but she was put in a no win situation and was being forced to make bad decisions because of the politics of the city council. She deserves better.
I would LOVE to see her run for public office. I think she would make a fantastic governor, senator, representative, or even a judge, I think. She has the right morals and she knows how to navigate tough political and social issues with grace and with class. She's a unifier. I think she could do alot of good to make Washington State work better. I'd vote for her if she ran for public office.
We need more people like her to stay, not leave. We have lost a tremendous asset. This is so sad.
She should take her retirement check...move to the middle of the desert...and give the middle finger to all of those who treated her so poorly...she has to be the best Chief that Seattle has ever had...she has earned the right to walk away with her head held high...
Good luck chief
I salute you! Have a good retirement.
I think Chief Best handled a very bad situation with a lot of class and poise. I wish you well Chief Best. Thank you for your service.
What an amazing woman.
She’s leaving because her salary cut will reduce her pension. This is at a time when her department needs her the most. What’s laudable about that?
she sounds like she agrees with the protesters, constantly playing down the situation and viewing it all as positive,"change"...
Who got to her? God Bless her but...Who Got To Carmen Best? This doesn't sound like the woman we have witnessed over the last few months. So...Who got to her?
Carmen Best was facing a pay cut and a shrinking police force, so she made the right choice.
The City Needs Her No Don't Go Beautiful Women She Did Amazing Wonderful Job Carmen Best
A sacrifice for the good of the city. A good leader, and I hope many opportunities come her way.
She’s a Casualty that didn’t need to happen. I feel bad for her, but happy at the same time. She’s done with the useless people running the city.