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Shon Barnes

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Shon Barnes
Chief of the Seattle Police Department
Assumed office
January 31, 2025
MayorBruce Harrell
Preceded bySue Rahr
Personal details
EducationElizabeth City State University (BA)
University of Cincinnati (MS)
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (PhD)

Shon Barnes is an American law enforcement officer, who has been the chief of the Seattle Police Department since 2025. Previously he served as the chief of police in Madison, Wisconsin.[1] He has also been a history teacher.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Hiruko, Ashley (December 20, 2024). "Seattle's next police chief: Mayor appoints Shon Barnes of Madison, Wisconsin to lead". www.kuow.org. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
  2. ^ "Mayor officially nominates Seattle's next top cop". The Seattle Times. December 20, 2024. Retrieved December 20, 2024.