On Wednesday, the Seattle Police Department (SPD) will celebrate the swearing-in of Chief Shon Barnes. He’s been serving as the interim chief since January, and in July, he was unanimously confirmed ...

The City of Seattle has a new police chief. Surrounded by his wife and two of his children, Shon Barnes, 50, was sworn in Wednesday afternoon at the Northwest African American Museum. “I see you.

New Seattle Police Department Chief Shon Barnes and other leaders met with community members to address safety concerns at ...

Seattle Police Department unveils Real Time Crime Center to enhance public safety and crime response in the city.

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes is introducing Seattle-Centric Policing to address city-specific crime issues using data-driven strategies.

Shon Barnes pledges full Seattle Police Department staff by 2027 Barnes said community safety is job one. To be successful, Barnes has set a goal to have the department up to full staff by ...

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes speaks at a media event Tuesday for the city's new Real Time Crime Center. Back row, from ...

With his appointment as Seattle's top cop now official, Barnes vowed that staffing in the Seattle Police Department (SPD) will be at full capacity by 2027.

July 2, 2025 Updated Wed., July 2, 2025 at 4:14 p.m. Newly confirmed Seattle police Chief Shon Barnes approaches the podium to address the council at City Hall on Tuesday.

On Wednesday, the Seattle Police Department (SPD) will celebrate the swearing-in of Chief Shon Barnes. He’s been serving as the interim chief since January, and in July, he was unanimously ...

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes is introducing Seattle-Centric Policing to address city-specific crime issues using data-driven strategies. The plan targets high-crime areas with focused policing and ...

SEATTLE — Shon Barnes was officially sworn in as Seattle's police chief Wednesday afternoon, cementing his role after months of serving in the position and outlining his vision for rebuilding ...