Shon Barnes, who most recently was the police chief in Madison, Wisconsin, will begin moving into the office on Thursday. Rahr's memo said there will be "some type of welcome/reception in City Hall" ...

The first outsider to lead the department in over a decade, Barnes promised to bring a “fresh perspective” to policing in Seattle.

Shon Barnes, who started his new job as chief of the Seattle Police Department on Friday, has big goals for 2025, including ...

The Washington Supreme Court has ruled Seattle police officers who attended the Jan. 6, 2021, rally and protests at the U.S.

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 ...

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.

(The Center Square) – Shon Barnes, who started his new job as chief of the Seattle Police Department on Friday, has big goals for 2025, including fully establishing his command staff within 100 ...