The abrupt resignation of Tacoma Police Chief Avery Moore has left the public with unanswered questions and reports of internal turmoil. Moore a

Tacoma Police Chief Avery Moore has submitted his resignation to City Manager Elizabeth Pauli, effective February 3, 2025, according to a statement released by the city. Moore, who has served as Chief of Police since January 2022, stated that after 35 years in law enforcement, he has decided to retire and move into the next phase of his life.