SEATTLE — Former Seattle Police Chief John Diaz has a history of commanding a department that had dealt with large crowds, but nothing quite like this. “Certainly, this will be one of the more ...

In a memo to Mayor John Whitmire's office, Police Chief Noe Diaz said the directive no longer aligns with best practices for patrol work. "Effective immediately, we are rescinding this directive ...

The initiative comes as Whitmire and the Houston Police Department look to bolster recruitment. HPD needs as many as 1,200 more officers.