Police Chief Ted Boe announces his resignation Tuesday, says he will take outside job; issues statement on B-Town blog

Burien Police Chief Ted Boe announced Tuesday afternoon, June 11, 2024, his resignation from the Burien Police Department/King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) to pursue an “outside employment opportunity.”“

Boe told the B-Town Blog that his resignation will be effective August 15, 2024.

Boe communicated his decision in an email sent at 2:07 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. In his message, addressed to Mayor Kevin Schilling and City Manager Adolfo Bailon, Boe wrote:

“After careful consideration, I have decided to resign from the King County Sheriff's Office and accept an outside employment opportunity. My last day in Burien/KCSO will be August 15th.

Boe joined the King County Sheriff's Office in 1997 and has served in a variety of positions throughout his career, including patrol, investigative and administrative positions. He became Burien Police Chief in 2018, where he was praised for his commitment to community policing, transparency and improving public safety.

During his tenure as chief, Boe focused on strengthening community relations, implementing innovative crime reduction strategies, and improving department morale. His leadership has been instrumental in addressing critical issues such as homelessness, mental health and youth engagement.

As we did previously reported, the City of Burien has been engaged in a war of lawsuits, countersuits, press releases, press conferences and more with Boe and the KCSO since early March. The city stopped paying KCSO police services and Bailon ordered Burien's finance staff to “suspend all invoices received from the King County Sheriff's Office until further notice.”

This ongoing conflict It all started on March 11, when the sheriff held a press conference announcing that the police would not enforce the rules. Ordinance 832which includes a controversial subject map this showed where camping would and would not be allowed. A court hearing was held on April 5, but no decision has yet been announced.

Boe's departure marks the end of an important chapter for the Burien Police Department. The city will begin the process of finding a successor to continue building on the initiatives and progress made under Boe's leadership.

The sheriff's office said it will work closely with Burien city leaders in the search for the next police chief.

Boe issues statement on B-Town blog

Chief Boe released the following statement on the B-Town Blog Tuesday afternoon:

“I hope you can share with my community what a great honor it has been to be entrusted with their police department for the past 6 years. I will be forever grateful for the friendships I have built within our community. I have assembled an unparalleled team of officers to serve Burien and I could not be more proud of the team I leave behind serving this community!

“Be well and thank you for your exceptional reporting over the years! ~Ted”

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