As nationwide “No Kings” demonstrations approach Saturday, the Seattle Police Department issued a public message outlining ...

Chief Shon Barnes defends First Amendment rights; anticipates jail for opposing Trump’s orders during Seattle City Council ...

In a joint press conference Friday morning, city, state, and county leaders called on protesters to remain peaceful during ...

When city leaders provoke the federal government, they risk triggering the very military response that threatens states' ...

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes indicated during his confirmation hearing that he would risk jail to protect residents from potential federal military deployment and rights infringements.

SEATTLE — The Seattle Police Department's newly appointed chief, Shone Barnes, issued a statement on immigration Tuesday evening. The statement can be read in it's entirety below: In the wake of ...

Ex-Chief Adrian Diaz files a lawsuit against Seattle following his controversial termination from the police department.

SEATTLE — Former Seattle police Chief Adrian Diaz — who was demoted ... aligned with the values of our city,” Harrell said in a statement. Rahr remains the head of the police department ...

Seattle’s mayor wants to beef up the city’s “nuisance” law that targets properties that attract crime. The ordinance was used ...

“Based on the findings from the Office of Inspector General’s report, I made the decision to remove Adrian Diaz from the Seattle Police Department,” Harrell said in a statement emailed to ...

Barnes' appointment, announced Friday by Seattle Mayor Bruce ... community," Rhodes-Conway said in the statement. "I’m grateful that the Madison Police Department responded to this unthinkable ...

Barnes has led the Madison Police Department since 2021. Barnes’ Seattle job has been in the process for weeks, MPD Public Information Officer Stephanie Fryer said in an email statement to The Badger ...