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Seattle Searches for New Police Chief | Seattle News
Seattle’s on the hunt for a new police chief—and it’s going to take months, not minutes. With a target date of early 2027, Mayor Bruce Harrell is seeking a leader who’ll be visible, accountable, and deeply connected to the neighborhoods—especially after the fallout from former Chief Shon Barnes’ abrupt exit following the Bite of Seattle shooting, plus controversies over his travel and communication. Barnes was paid nearly $800K to avoid legal trouble. In the meantime, Deputy Chief Andres Sayles is running things as interim chief—and may run for the permanent job himself. A special committee…
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