Seattle Police Chief Vows Forward Together | 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 fully committed to the city, emphasizing unity, proactive community policing, and learning from past events—especially the tense night at Seattle Center. He’s focused on rapid, accurate public communication during major events, building stronger ties with neighborhoods hardest hit by crime, and fostering mutual respect between officers and residents. Sayles prioritizes officer well-being first, then community safety, rejecting past judgments in favor of forward-looking strategies. With strong support from Mayor Wilson, he’s calling for…