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’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.
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.
New Seattle police chief to start this week
Shon Barnes will head a department challenged by its last chief's firing, allegations of discrimination, staffing shortages and the vestiges of federal oversight.
‘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 ...
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Mother, 29, arrested after 14-year-old son dies from injuries in South Seattle
The death of a 14-year-old son at a South Seattle home has prompted an investigation led by the Seattle Police Department.
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 ...
Man with gunshot wound found in stairwell of downtown Seattle building
A man who had been shot was discovered in the stairwell of a downtown Seattle building early Friday.According to the Seattle ...
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.
Family of teen who was shot, killed outside Garfield High School offering reward for information
Amarr Murphy-Paine was shot and killed outside of Garfield High School in June of 2024. Months have gone by and no arrests have been made.