New Seattle Police Chief Barnes arrives with support for cops in schools and a focus on ‘recruitment and retention’

New Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes chose the look of a civilian executive as he was introduced to the city with media interviews and press releases this week. Barnes has promised to hit the ground running. “I want to have my command staff fully set within the first 100 days,” Barnes said during a TV interview, according to the SPD’s announcement of the start of his command. “We will be making sure we’re establishing a culture of excellence and procedural justice within the department. People need to know their voices matter.”…

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