Seattle commemorated MLK Day with events including Police Chief Shon Barnes, echoing the struggle for justice and equality.

After a failed pilot program in Madison, SPD Chief Shon Barnes is leading a department trusted with yet another controversial ...

The directive stated how police should interact with federal agents, National Guard members and unidentified officers ...

This year, Seattle officials are putting a stronger emphasis on services for people arrested for public drug use. Supporters ...

The Seattle Police Department’s (SPD) current workforce includes 1,200 sworn officers and 631 civilian employees, according to the city’s website. The department rebounded from a low point in April ...

Seattle police responded to reports of a possible abduction involving armed men, and later confirmed they were ICE agents.

In a prepared statement, police Chief Shon Barnes said the police department is "here to keep people safe, regardless of ...

Seattle Mayor-elect Katie Wilson will keep Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes. She said she’ll work with Barnes “to make SPD a place where professionalism, integrity, compassion, and community ...

Mayor Katie Wilson addresses backlash over no policy change on drug arrests amidst concerns over public drug use.

SEATTLE — Seattle Mayor-elect Katie Wilson announced she will retain Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes, one day after waffling on the decision. In a statement, Wilson wrote: "I understand public safety ...

• Seattle Mayor-elect Katie Wilson will retain Police Chief Shon Barnes and three other public-safety leaders as she outlines a multi-agency approach focused on neighborhood safety and diversified ...