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.
‘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.
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.
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.
Sue Rahr steps down as Seattle Police Chief after 8 months of leadership
After eight months as interim Chief of the Seattle Police Department, Sue Rahr is stepping down, bringing an end to a transformative chapter for the department.
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 nominee Shon Barnes, chief of police in Madison, WI, as the new head of the agency.
New Seattle police chief to join department this week
Shon Barnes, who most recently was the police chief in Madison, Wisconsin, will begin moving into the office on Thursday.
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.
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 ...
Seattle Police Department welcomes new chief amid staffing, cultural challenges
The Seattle Police Department welcomed its new chief, Shon Barnes, on Jan. 30.