January 16, 2024

A Statement From City Manager Elizabeth Pauli on Voluntary Agreement of Tacoma Police Officers Burbank, Collins, and Rankine to Resign From the Tacoma Police Department

“The City of Tacoma and former Tacoma Police Officers Christopher Burbank, Matthew Collins, and Timothy Rankine have entered into voluntary resignation agreements, separating all three from City service. These agreements support a responsible, constructive path forward for our community and the Tacoma Police Department. With faith in our city’s enduring resilience and strength, I acknowledge that healing throughout Tacoma will require time, open dialogue, and shared respect. I both support and have confidence in Chief Avery Moore, his commitment, and his ability to create a culture in the Tacoma Police Department that relies on positive community relationships, accountability and transparency."

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• A statement from Police Chief Avery Moore will be available at cityoftacoma.org/news.
• Publicly available internal investigation records, findings and other related documents are available here.
• To learn more about the City's broader transformation efforts, click here.