Former Seattle Police Chief John Diaz appointed as director of King County jails

Former Seattle Police Chief John Diaz, who became interim director of King County’s Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention in April, will permanently oversee the county’s jails. County Executive Dow Constantine announced the hire Wednesday, praising the “leadership, strategic thinking, and stability” Diaz brought to the department, which faces long-standing issues including rising overtime hours among corrections officers. […]

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