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I see you. I hear you. And we are accountable to you. I promise to lead with urgency, empathy, and courage,” Barnes said in ...
Wednesday's ceremony marked the beginning of a new chapter for the Seattle Police Department, which has faced legal trouble ...
It is a privilege to lead the dedicated men and women of this department and to work in partnership with such a vibrant and ...
Seattle has filed to end a federal consent decree imposed on the city's police department following a 2012 investigation that ...
This has caused a shortage of police in Seattle. The police chief tells CBS News that 260 officers, which is almost 20 percent of the force, have left in the past year and a half.
Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz previously said the shortage is impacting how police can serve the city. Diaz said his goal is to hire 125 police officers this year.
Seattle’s police chief resigned late Monday in the wake of protests against police brutality and a recent Seattle City Council vote to defund her department by 14%.. Carmen Best announced her ...
A new era began at the Seattle Police Department on Wednesday, as Shon Barnes was sworn in as Seattle's new police chief.