Adrian Diaz

Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz is stepping down from his position. It comes after he and the department have been hit with several lawsuits from former and current officers.

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced the city has hired six community responders to help police with lower priority 911 calls.

After serving as interim chief for two years, Adrian Diaz is now the permanent chief of the Seattle Police Department. KNKX Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick visited Seattle Police Headquarters to talk with Diaz about his ongoing tenure and top issues for the department and the community it serves.