Chief Sayles Builds Trust Through Action | Seattle News

Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 8, 2026 · 1m

Seattle’s new interim police chief, Andre Sayles, is prioritizing transparency and community trust after the deadly Bite of Seattle festival shooting. He’s pushing for better communication with city leadership, urging the public to keep sending tips as detectives sift through over 100 leads in hopes of more arrests. Beyond the festival, Sayles is tackling youth gun violence head-on, focusing on engagement over enforcement and using data to fix systemic gaps. He’s also seeking input from residents on controversial issues like surveillance cameras, aiming to rebuild trust after years of…