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.
‘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.
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.
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 to vacate office this week for new permanent hire
The transition of power at the top of the Seattle Police Department (SPD) will officially commence this week. Sue Rahr, who has served as the interim police chief in Seattle since May 2024, will clear out of the office Wednesday according to a memo she sent out to SPD last week obtained by KING 5.
New SPD Chief Barnes supports expansion of CARE, school resource officers and foot patrols
SPD Chief Shon Barnes said he wants to finish his career in Seattle, supports the expansion of the CARE program, and is ...
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More officers hired, fewer shots fired: Seattle interim Police Chief Rahr optimistic as she exits
Sue Rahr’s interim role as Seattle Police Chief winds down this week as the city prepares to welcome Mayor Bruce Harrell’s ...
Seattle Police investigate death of 14-year-old; 29 year-old mother arrested
The victim’s 29-year-old mother was taken into custody for investigation of homicide and booked into King County Jail.
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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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 City Council chooses another law-and-order council member
The Seattle City Council chose Mark Solomon, a crime prevention coordinator with the Seattle Police Department, to fill the ...
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 ...
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Rantz Exclusive: After ‘chaos’ at Tacoma Police, absent chief resigns
UPDATE January 28, 2025, at 4 p.m.: Tacoma Police Chief Avery Moore has formally submitted his resignation, according to the ...