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19 Aug

New Port of Seattle Police Chief Chosen

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Law enforcement veteran Michael Villa is the Port of Seattle’s new chief of police, Port Executive Director Steve Metruck announced Wednesday, Aug. 17. Villa brings 30 years of law enforcement experience to the role. He began his career in 1990 at the Tukwila (Wash.) Police Department, where he established community programs and a neighborhood resource center and was a leader in developing an initiative that improved school safety. He rose through its ranks to become its chief of police in 2011. “I’ve had the privilege of knowing Chief Villa since he was a Commander with the Tukwila Police Department,” Washington…

24 Jun

Port of Seattle Police Chief Job Finalists to Participate in Forum

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The two finalists for the chief of police position at the Port of Seattle are expected to field questions from the public during a virtual community forum scheduled for June 27. Eric Sano, a captain with the Seattle Police Department, and Michael Villa, deputy chief and acting chief with the Port of Seattle Police, are vying for the opportunity to lead a department of more than 115 commissioned police officers and 40 non-commissioned personnel responsible for providing law enforcement activities at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and seaport properties. The port is gathering questions from the public to present to the finalists…