Shon Barnes confirmed as Seattle’s new police chief, aims for full staffing by 2027

SEATTLE — There’s a new top cop officially leading the Seattle Police Department.

In a unanimous decision, the city council on Tuesday confirmed Shon Barnes as Seattle’s next police chief.

“I think more than ever, our city has needed an outside leader to come in and lead this department,” Councilmember Rob Saka said…

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