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Seattle Police Chief Exit Deal Revealed | Seattle News
Seattle’s former Police Chief Shon Barnes is walking away with a whopping $700K severance package — including 18 months of salary, a full year of health insurance, and all his bonuses — just to avoid suing the city. Mayor Katie Wilson has tapped Andrew Sayles, a seasoned 20-year law enforcement veteran with SWAT experience, as interim chief while the city searches for a permanent replacement. Sayles is already ramping up patrols ahead of summer events, especially after the Bite of Seattle shooting, and the mayor is calling for a new chief who can tackle youth gun violence and rebuild…
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