During international vacation, TPD Chief Avery Moore incurs over $1,000 bill on work phone – Tacoma News Tribune

TPD Chief Avery Moore’s $1K+ Work Phone Bill Raises Questions During International Vacation

TPD Chief Avery Moore, the head of the Tacoma Police Department, recently made headlines after it was revealed that he had accumulated a bill of over $1,000 on his work phone during an international vacation.

According to reports, Chief Moore used his work phone extensively during his time off, resulting in the hefty bill that was ultimately footed by taxpayers. The details of the charges have not been disclosed, but sources close to the situation have stated that the charges were related to data usage and international calls.

This news has sparked controversy and raised questions about Chief Moore’s use of department resources. Some have criticized him for not being more mindful of the costs incurred by taxpayers, while others have defended his right to use his work phone for personal matters during his time off.

In response to the backlash, Chief Moore issued a statement acknowledging the excessive charges and promising to be more mindful of his phone usage in the future. He also stated that he would personally reimburse the department for the charges.

The Tacoma Police Department has not commented on the situation, but it is clear that Chief Moore’s vacation phone bill has become a topic of conversation within the department and the community at large. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.

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