Avery Moore, the chief of Tacoma Police, has been reinstated after being briefly placed on administrative leave for the personal use of a city asset. The details surrounding the incident were kept under wraps until City Manager Elizabeth Pauli disclosed that a fact-finding inquiry had been set into motion. The investigation focused on Moore's utilization of the asset and the nature of his comments regarding its use and related cost reimbursements.
"It was concluded that Chief Moore did not intend to be misleading, but the initial use, cost reimbursement and statements made around the use and reimbursement did not meet the expected standards of professional judgment," quoted Pauli, in a statement obtained by KING5. Moore was subject to "verbal counseling" but has been allowed to fully resume his duties.
Following the investigation, Moore has openly pledged to affirm his commitment to the Tacoma Police Department and the community he serves. In a written statement, Moore expressed that "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," as reported by several local news outlets.
Moreover, Moore stated, "My dedication to the department and this community remains unwavering, and I look forward to restoring the trust and integrity that have defined my career." These sentiments were echoed in Moore's statements shared by The News Tribune and KOMO News, emphasizing his readiness to put the matter behind him and focus on his law enforcement responsibilities in Tacoma.
