Tacoma police Chief Avery Moore is resigning

Tacoma police chief resigns; leaving law enforcement altogether

(The Center Square) – Tacoma Police Chief Avery Moore has announced his resignation, effective Feb. 3, from the force and is moving away from law enforcement altogether.

Wash. PD chief resigns to step away from LE

“The news of Chief [Avery] Moore’s resignation today was a difficult one,” Mayor Victoria Woodards said. “...I think Tacoma is a better place because he chose to work here.”

Tacoma police chief resigns

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 submits letter of resignation, effective Feb. 3

The Tacoma police chief formally submitted his letter of resignation to City Manager Elizabeth Pauli Tuesday afternoon.

Tacoma Police Chief Avery Moore to resign, leave department Feb. 3

Tacoma Police Chief Avery Moore announced his resignation on Tuesday, departing after nearly three years with the city.

Tacoma police Chief Avery Moore is resigning

Moore submitted his resignation to City Manager Elizabeth Pauli on Tuesday, Jan. 28.