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

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.

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,” Avery Moore said in his ...