Seattle welcomes Shon Barnes

Seattle has a new police chief: Shon Barnes
Seattle's new police chief, Shon Barnes, will prioritize recruiting, crime prevention and community engagement.
Seattle Police welcomes new chief amid staffing, department culture challenges
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) welcomed its new chief on Thursday. KING 5 spoke with Chief Shon Barnes about his new role joining a department struggling with understaffing and a slew of interdepartmental controversies.
Seattle’s new police Chief Shon Barnes pledges transparency, trust
Seattle’s newly appointed police chief, Shon Barnes, has arrived and is ready to lead the department in a new direction.
‘One of the greatest honors:’ Incoming chief shares vision for Seattle Police Department
If there is any doubt about how happy Shon Barnes is to be the Seattle Police Department's new chief, the doubt ends now.
Seattle welcomes Shon Barnes as new Police Chief
SEATTLE, Wash. — The City of Seattle welcomed a new Police Chief on Thursday. Chief Shon Barnes marked his first day by meeting new colleagues and getting to know the community.
Interim Seattle police chief Sue Rahr steps down
Sue Rahr's role at Seattle Police has come to an end after eight months as the department's interim chief. Kournikova, who stays mostly out of the spotlight, has been with singer Enrique Iglesias since 2001.
One-on-one with Seattle's new police chief
Newly-appointed Seattle police chief Shon Barnes landed in Seattle last night, and he's ready to hit the ground running.
Seattle mom arrested after 'domestic violence' incident leaves 14-year-old son dead
Seattle police arrested a 29-year-old mother for investigation of homicide after her 14-year-old son was found dead Thursday ...
Interim Seattle Police Chief Sue Rahr to vacate office this week for new permanent hire
Shon Barnes, who most recently was the police chief in Madison, Wisconsin, will begin moving into the office on Thursday.
Seattle police recover multiple guns during weekend arrests
SEATTLE — Officers with the Seattle Police Department (SPD) spent the weekend recovering handguns and narcotics during a ...
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Plethora of guns, drugs recovered over weekend of Seattle arrests
The Seattle Police Department kept itself busy last weekend, collecting multiple guns and firearms throughout a series of ...
Seattle residents, business owners unite to enhance safety at Baker Park after homicide
While Seattle Police (SPD) investigate a homicide at a city park, community members vow to protect the community park and ...
Seattle City Council goes for law and order in filling District 2 vacancy
The Seattle City Council has appointed Mark Solomon from the Seattle Police Department to the vacant District 2 seat after ...
Tacoma police chief resigns, says he’s leaving law enforcement
Tacoma Chief Avery Moore, on the job since 2022, says he will resign as of Feb. 3. He was placed on a brief leave last year.
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Drive-by shooting suspect of Maserati arrested by SWAT after brief escape attempt
A convicted felon was arrested by SWAT in connection with a drive-by shooting that occurred last December in Seattle’s ...