It is now official. The City of Seattle has a new police chief. Surrounded by his wife and two of his children, Shon Barnes, ...

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

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 has kicked off a series of community safety forums this summer, providing residents an opportunity to engage directly ...

John Wilson, King County Assessor, halts his campaign for county executive amid allegations he violated a restraining order.

Shon F. Barnes is sworn in as chief of the Seattle Police Department (SPD). On July 1, 2025, Chief Barnes was unanimously ...