6 days ago · Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell welcomed Chief Shon Barnes on his first day as Chief of Police at the Seattle Police Department (SPD). “I’m excited to welcome Chief Barnes to the Seattle Police Department, marking the beginning of a new chapter for our police department and our city,” said Mayor Harrell. “Chief Barnes is an experienced and …

Dec 20, 2024 · Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced the appointment of Shon Barnes as the next Chief of the Seattle Police Department (SPD), following a national search. Barnes has served as the Chief of Police for Madison, Wisconsin since 2021, and is a nationally recognized leader in reducing crime, improving community-police relations, and ...

Jan 30, 2025 · Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes marked his first day at the Seattle Police Department on Thursday with meeting new colleagues, media interviews, and getting to know the community. Chief Barnes, 50, is a longtime law enforcement leader. He was the Chief of Police at the Madison (Wisc.) Police Department between 2020 and early 2024.

Jan 31, 2025 · Barnes is the first outsider to lead the Seattle Police Department since Kathleen O’Toole, a former Boston police commissioner who was appointed Seattle chief by former Mayor Ed Murray in 2014.

Jan 31, 2025 · SEATTLE - Seattle’s newly appointed police chief, Shon Barnes, has arrived and is ready to lead the department in a new direction. Barnes steps into the role following the termination of former Chief Adrian Diaz, who was placed on …

Jan 31, 2025 · SEATTLE — 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 ...

Jan 31, 2025 · SEATTLE, Wash. — Seattle’s new Police Chief Shon Barnes arrived in town Thursday — and the list of challenges ahead of him may be as long as his journey from Madison, WI, where he served as ...

Dec 20, 2024 · Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced that he has selected Shon Barnes to serve as the next Chief of the Seattle Police Department (SPD). Read more about Mayor Harrell’s decision to appoint Shon Barnes here .

Dec 20, 2024 · Shon Barnes is the new police chief of Seattle. He has more than 24 years of experience in law enforcement and has served in various leadership roles across multiple cities, including Madison, Wisconsin, where he was chief of police since 2021.

Dec 20, 2024 · Chief Shon F. Barnes of Madison, Wis., will take the helm of the Seattle Police Department in January. Here's what we know about him.