SEATTLE — The Port of Seattle has fired its police chief, who had been the subject of a lengthy investigation into allegations of workplace misconduct.
The Seattle Times reports Chief Rod Covey’s termination was announced via email on Thursday.
“The investigation concluded that Chief Covey violated the Port’s Code of Conduct and Human Resources policies,” according to the email, sent by Port Executive Director Steve Metruck. “Port leadership determined that termination was the appropriate discipline. The investigation did not involve any police enforcement activity.”
Covey had been on paid administrative leave since June 2020, when the investigation began. Interim Chief Mike Villa will continue in the acting role until a replacment is found.
