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Seattle welcomes Shon Barnes as new Police Chief
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.
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 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.
Violent Weekend: Seattle Police investigating another deadly shooting
It was a violent weekend as Seattle Police investigated a man found dead at Baker Park in the Ballard neighborhood with gunshot wounds.
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.
Recognize him? Seattle police say he stole a $27,000 bracelet from Tiffany’s
The Seattle Police Department is asking the public to keep an eye out for a man accused of stealing a $27,000 bracelet from ...
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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 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 ...
Seattle PD facing challenges in recruiting more women to the job
The Seattle Police Department's goal of increasing female officer staffing levels to 30% by 2030 as part of its 30x30 ...
Seattle City Council chooses crime prevention coordinator for open seat
The new council member will serve until the city holds an election to replace Tammy Morales, who announced her resignation ...