Mayor nominates Shon Barnes as the next Seattle Police Chief

Shon Barnes has been nominated as the next Chief of the Seattle Police Department (SPD).

Mayor Bruce Harrell made the announcement Friday following a national search. Barnes has been the Chief of Police in Madison, Wisconsin since 2021.

The Seattle City Council will have to approve the Mayor’s choice.

“Earlier this week, under tragic circumstances, the nation was introduced to Chief Shon Barnes. We saw firsthand what our team has known throughout this recruitment process – that Chief Barnes has the leadership, compassion, and dedication needed to advance our Police Department,” said Mayor Harrell in a statement. “I’ve spoken with Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway to express my condolences and support as they process this week’s tragedy. We remain committed to fighting gun violence through our shared work with the U.S. Conference of Mayors.”

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