Shon Barnes named next Seattle Police Chief

A timeline of key events that marked Chief Shon Barnes' tenure with the Madison Police Department
Wilbur Emery served as Madison police chief from 1959 to 1972. A lifelong Madison resident, on his first day of work for the police department in August 1946 he was sent out to settle a short-change complaint. When he returned, he was issued his badge, billy club and gun.
Madison police chief Shon Barnes named Seattle police chief
The Seattle City Council needs to approved the decision. If it does, Barnes will begin the new position in January.
Wisconsin police Chief Shon Barnes named as new Seattle PD chief
SEATTLE - Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has appointed Shon Barnes as the city's new chief of police. Harrell announced on Friday morning that Barnes, who has served as the Chief of Police for Madison, Wisconsin since 2021, will start in January with a public welcome event and begin a series of meetings with community members in city neighborhoods.
Madison police Chief Shon Barnes picked to lead Seattle's Police Department
The announcement by Seattle's mayor comes in the middle of the intensive investigation into the shooting at Madison's Abundant Life Christian School.
Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes selected to lead Seattle Police Dept.
Madison Police Department Chief Shon Barnes has been offered the position of chief at the Seattle Police Department, the Seattle Mayor’s Office announced.
Seattle’s next police chief: Mayor appoints Shon Barnes of Madison, Wisconsin to lead
Barnes has been in the national spotlight since Monday, when a school shooting in Madison left three dead, including the shooter, and six injured.
Madison police Chief Shon Barnes is leaving for Seattle: What's next?
Chief Shon Barnes' last day on the job will be Feb. 1, exactly four years after he was sworn in, according to Madison police spokesperson Stephanie Fryer.
Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes chosen to be Seattle's next police chief
Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes will be Seattle's next police chief. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced the move Friday.Barnes' appointment
Shon Barnes from Wisconsin named as Seattle’s new police chief
Shon Barnes from Madison, Wisconsin. Harrell made the announcement Friday morning following a nationwide search.
Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes interview with FOX6
Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes spoke at length on Friday, Dec. 20 about his role in the school shooting investigation -- and his selection to be Seattle's new police chief.
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Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes named next Seattle police chief
Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes has been selected as Seattle’s next police chief, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced ...
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After a behind-close-doors process, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes to lead the ...