Seattle Police Chief: CHAZ Is Peaceful; We’re Trying To Take a Practical Approach So Everyone Gets Out Safely

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MARGARET BRENNAN: So I had read reports in The Wall Street Journal and elsewhere that there were negotiations underway with Black Lives Matter who we’re saying they didn’t want to hand over control until funding to the police was cut. You’re saying it’s actually not that clear of a negotiation. How long will this last?

CHIEF BEST: Yeah, those are great questions. I wish I had the answer to how long it might last. I can tell you that we want to move it forward as quickly and efficiently as possible. But my concern as a police chief, besides that I want to be back in our precinct doing the work, is that we don’t want to- we don’t want anyone there to be harmed. We don’t want this to be something that devolves into a force situation. So we’re really trying to take a methodical, practical approach to reach a resolution where everyone gets out of here safely.

MARGARET BRENNAN: But you believe it’s peaceful? Just to be clear.

CHIEF BEST: For the time being, yes, it is.