Police Chief Search Records
Series, 1802-N7
- Record Group
- 1800-00
- Dates
- 1946
- Extent
- 1 cubic_feet (1 box)
- Description
- Records relating to Seattle's search for a new police chief in 1946. Mayor Devin recommended Richard Foster for the position in part because of his high scores on the examination. However, the City Council did not confirm Foster's appointment, with opposition based around the fact that he was not from Seattle. Devin later proposed George Eastman for the role and he was confirmed. Much of the series consists of alphabetically organized application files, which include photographs, fingerprints, and examinations. Files at the end of the series contain letters and petitions for and against the confirmation of Richard Foster.