This story was originally published on MyNorthwest.com. It is now official. The City of Seattle has a new police chief. Surrounded by his wife and two of his children, Shon Barnes, 50, was sworn in ...

SEATTLE — New Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes said he wants to finish his career in the city, supports the expansion of the CARE program, and is supportive of the return of school resource officers ...

The Seattle City Council on Tuesday unanimously confirmed Shon Barnes as the city’s police chief, citing his skills as a communicator and his willingness for collaboration in turbulent times. Council ...

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 ...

SPD Chief Shon Barnes says Seattle officers will protect citizens' rights, not federal agents, if the National Guard is ...

If there is any doubt about how happy Shon Barnes is to be Seattle’s new police chief, the doubt ends now. “This is one of the greatest honors of my career,” Seattle Police Department (SPD) Chief Shon ...

Seattle Police Department (SPD) Chief Shon Barnes is unveiling a new strategy to “enhance public safety” throughout Seattle. It’s a three-prong plan, focusing on increasing police visibility, ...

Six months into his tenure, Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes is outlining his top priorities: fighting sex trafficking and cracking down on what he describes as “irresponsible” business ownership. In ...

Chief Shon Barnes has named an officer with a questionable record on Capitol HIll to lead the East Precinct. The Seattle Police Department announced the promotions of Michael Tietjen to East ...

SEATTLE — The Seattle Police Department's newly appointed chief, Shone Barnes, issued a statement on immigration Tuesday evening. The statement can be read in it's entirety below: In the wake of ...

Shon Barnes was sworn in Monday as Madison’s newest police chief, promising to listen to local police reformers while working to reduce violent crime in a way that prioritizes partnerships and ...