PERSON: Robert Merner

Seattle Police Department

Assistant Chief

Robert M. Merner joined the Seattle Police Department after 28 years in the Boston Police Department. Merner has 22 years of investigative experience, holding every rank in the BPD’s Investigative Bureau. As a commander of the BPD Criminal Investigation Division, Merner oversaw the Homicide, Fugitive, Crime Scene Response and Forensic units, as well as the Firearms Discharge Investigation Team, which reviews all officer-involved shootings.

In 2008, Merner collaborated with the Boston Bar Association Task Force to improve police investigations and prevent wrongful convictions. He has Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Boston University, and is a graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) National Academy. He is also a four-time recipient of the Boston Police Department Medal of Honor.