The Seattle Police Department (SPD) has hired more than 100 new recruits as of July 2025, marking a significant milestone in ...

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 ...

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

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

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

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Barnes identified recruitment as a major focus during his tenure. Harrell said the Seattle Police Department is on track to hire 150 officers this year, which would represent the largest number of ...