Seattle launches national search for next police chief
Mayor Katie Wilson’s search includes a public survey due September 15, a September 26 listening session and an anticipated selection by early 2027, followed by City Council confirmation.
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Seattle Police Chief Steve Barnes Resigns After Festival Shooting Criticism
Seattle Police Chief Steve Barnes resigned July 30 after criticism of the city’s response and delayed release of information following a fatal Bite of Seattle shootout.
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Seattle police chief Shon Barnes resigns after criticism of response to Bite of Seattle shooting
Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes resigned July 30 after criticism of the response and information released after a fatal shooting at Bite of Seattle. Deputy Chief Andre Sayles is interim chief.
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Seattle police chief’s departure prompts dispute between mayor and council after festival shooting
Seattle Police Chief Barnes left the job July 30 under pressure from Mayor Katie Wilson, setting off criticism from council members, community organizations and a business group after the Bite of Seattle shooting.
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Seattle police chief resigns after criticism over response to fatal festival shooting
Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz resigned July 30 after criticism of the city’s response to a fatal food-festival shootout, including the lack of emergency-alert notifications.
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Seattle mayor defends police chief leadership change after fatal festival shooting
Mayor Katie Wilson defended the July 30 departure of Seattle’s police chief and named Andre Sayles interim chief after criticism of the city’s response and information release following a fatal food-festival shooting.
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Seattle mayor defends police-chief ouster after fatal festival shooting
Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes resigned July 30 after criticism of the department’s response and communications following a fatal shooting at Bite of Seattle. Mayor Katie Wilson defended the decision the next day as Deputy Chief Andre Sayles took over on an interim basis.
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Seattle mayor seeks police chief’s resignation after Bite of Seattle shooting response
Seattle has an interim police chief after Mayor Katie Wilson sought Shon Barnes’ resignation following the July 26 Bite of Seattle shooting that killed three people and injured four others.