In a statement titled “A Vision for Public Safety in Seattle,” Wilson wrote that every person in the city, 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 ...

It's been a busy year for Seattle's police chief. We also talked with him about a new SPOG contract, the 2026 World Cup, and more.

Seattle Mayor-elect Katie Wilson signaled the direction of her public safety agenda with her Wednesday announcement that ...

Seattle Police Chief Barnes confirms his role for another year, focusing on crime prevention and community engagement.

Mayor-elect Katie Wilson has opted for continuity and announced she will retain the Harrell administration’s cadre of first responder and emergency department leaders including Seattle ...

Seattle police shot and killed a man who reportedly pointed a gun at officers near the Othello light rail station.

SPD Chief Shon Barnes previously said officers responded after a caller reported a shirtless man brandishing a firearm ...

Seattle’s Mayor-elect Katie Wilson held her first transition team meeting and also revealed that changes are coming to ...

SEATTLE — Calling the idea "reckless," Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best said she is against potential budget cuts to her department. At least seven of nine Seattle city council members said they ...

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes, who was sworn in in July, said he is "grateful and honored" to keep leading the department, ...

Seattle's incoming mayor is retaining Shon Barnes and other department heads as she prepares to take office in January.