The Lakewood City Council approved an agreement on Monday that rescinds an investigation into former Assistant Police Chief John Unfred, as long as he retires by next spring.
In the settlement, Unfred will receive $420,998, excluding severance and other payouts, such as vacation and sick leave. According to the agreement, Unfred has to retire by March 31, 2026, or earlier.
“After four-and-a-half months of admin leave with no investigation done to clear my name, I am glad we were able to reach a resolution agreeable to both parties,” Unfred told The Tacoma News Tribune.
Lakewood assistant police chief settlement agreement
Police Chief Patrick Smith notified Unfred in March that a professional-standards investigation was being brought against him. Unfred was placed on leave and awaited the results of the investigation for months…