Tacoma Police Chief Michael Moore resigned after a tumultuous period marked by internal strife and allegations of misconduct. Moore's departure follows a scathing employee engagement survey and accusations of misrepresenting drive-by shootings as vandalism. The Tacoma Police Union president described the department as being in 'absolute chaos,' citing a lack of clear leadership. City Manager Elizabeth Pauli placed Moore on leave to investigate the alleged misuse of city property and subsequent statements, but ultimately allowed him to return to duty after counseling.
Today, I formally submitted my resignation to City Manager Elizabeth Pauli, marking the conclusion of my tenure as Chief of Police in Tacoma, Washington, Moore’s statement begins. After 35 incredible years in law enforcement, I have made the heartfelt decision to step away from this noble profession and transition into the next chapter of my life.
The absence coincided with a brutal employee engagement survey blasting the chief’s leadership in addition to accusations of “cooking the books” to reclassify drive-by shootings as “vandalism. Tacoma Police Union IUPA Local 6 president Sgt. Henry Betts exclusively told “The Jason Rantz Show” the department has been experiencing “chaos” and “dysfunction.” We are in absolute chaos with who is leading this place and who is in charge, to the point that we’re calling meetings with executives at the police department to say we don’t know anything, Sgt. Betts explained on “The Jason Rantz Show” on KTTH. In her statement, Pauli explained she placed Moore on leave to investigate potential personal use of an asset belonging to the city of Tacoma and subsequent statements made relating to the use of that asset. Pauli concluded counseling Moore and allowing him to return to duty was appropriate. I have concluded that the facts and circumstances of the use of the asset, subsequent cost reimbursement and statements made around the use and reimbursement, while not intended to mislead, did not meet expected standards of professional judgment, Pauli’s statement reads. As a result, I have given a verbal counseling and the Chief will resume his full duties as Chief of Police. In a separate statement, Moore acknowledged he was placed on leave and that he has accepted his discipline. I was placed on administrative leave to ensure that a thorough and impartial investigation could take place, Moore’s statement reads. I accept my discipline and am ready to move forward, fully committed to continuing my work with the Tacoma Police Department and serving the city that I proudly call home. Moore became the chief of the Tacoma Police Department in February 2022. He worked 31 years with the Dallas Police Department (DPD) before coming to the state of Washington. Specifically, Moore served as the DPD’s assistant chief of police for its investigation bureau. Moore also has held leadership titles including lieutenant of police, sergeant of police and senior corporal of police.
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