Latest / Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Seattle Chief’s Travel Sparks Questions | Seattle News
Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes is under fire after calendar records revealed he was away from the city nearly a dozen times between March and July — including seven work conferences and four personal trips to Chicago — sparking questions about his leadership during critical incidents like the deadly Seattle Center shooting, which occurred while he was in Dallas. Despite denying reports he’s traveled every weekend, the calendar shows he spent nearly 50 days out of the office, raising concerns about accountability, communication, and how he balances travel with departmental duties — even as…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.