Tacoma, WA - Acting Police Chief Paul Junger has expressed strong support for Patti Jackson, who was recently appointed as the Interim Police Chief of the Tacoma Police Department. In a public statement released by the City of Tacoma, Junger said, "I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the Tacoma Police Department and to work alongside such a dedicated and professional team."
Junger's tenure as Acting Police Chief saw him leading a department in a time of transformation, striving to bridge the gap between the community and law enforcement. With his experience, he feels confident in the city manager's decision. "I have full confidence in the City Manager’s decision to appoint Interim Police Chief Patti Jackson, ensuring stability and progress for the Tacoma Police Department and the community it faithfully serves," Junger mentioned, as stated by the City of Tacoma.
While Junger has not detailed the specifics of how he will support Jackson, his statement indicates a readiness "to supporting Interim Police Chief Jackson in any way that best serves both the Tacoma community and the employees of the Tacoma Police Department, whom I have come to know and appreciate," the City of Tacoma noted.
