Candidates for Seattle Chief of Police to Participate in Community Q&A

Nonprofit community organization Not This Time will host a community conversation with the three finalists for Seattle Police Chief. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions that are specific to the concerns of communities of color. This is an opportunity to be involved with the process by engaging the very people who hope to lead law enforcement in policing our communities. Families who have lost loved ones to police violence will be in attendance as well as community and faith leaders. Everyone concerned with the future of policing in Seattle is welcome. This event is free and refreshments will be served.

What: Three finalists for Seattle Police Chief answer questions at Not This Time event

Where: Seattle Vocational Institute, 2120 S Jackson St (Room 401), Seattle, Washington 98144

When: Wednesday, July 11, 6-8:00 p.m.

Police Chief Candidates

Ely Reyes, Assistant Chief, Austin Police Department: Ely Reyes is an Assistant Chief with the Austin Police Department, which he has served for 22 years. He also served in the United States Army and performed six years of overseas service. He is a recipient of the Purple Heart, Lifesaving Medal, and three Meritorious Service Medals.

Cameron S. McLay, Former Chief of Police, City of Pittsburgh: Cameron S. McLay is the former Chief of Police for the City of Pittsburgh. Prior to his service to Pittsburgh, Chief McLay spent 29 years at the City of Madison Police Department.

Eddie Frizell, Inspector, Minneapolis Police Department: Eddie Frizell is an Inspector with the Minneapolis Police Department, which he has served for 25 years. Inspector Frizell also holds the rank of Colonel in the Minnesota Army National Guard, which he served for 28 years, including a deployment to Iraq.

Hosts

Andre’ Taylor, Executive Director, Not This Time 
Devitta Briscoe, Sister of Che Taylor, KC Inquest Review Committee Member
Dom Davis, Director, Community Passage Ways 
Katrina Johnson, Cousin of Charleena Lyles
Nikkita Oliver, Artist and Activist, The People’s Party
Willard Jimerson, Credible Messengers