Dec 20, 2024 · Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes, who gained national attention while overseeing the response to Monday’s school shooting, will leave Wisconsin to take over leadership of the Seattle Police Department. Seattle’s …

Dec 20, 2024 · Barnes' appointment, announced Friday by Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, comes nearly four years after he was named the Madison police chief in 2021 and four days after the school shooting at...

Dec 20, 2024 · MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes was named as the chief of police in Seattle on Friday, five days after he was thrust into the national spotlight because of a shooting at a religious school in Wisconsin that killed a teacher and student.

Jan 14, 2025 · Madison saw an 8 percent decrease in violent crime last year, Police Chief Shon Barnes said. “In 2024, we had a 40 percent decrease in homicides,” Barnes said at a Tuesday press conference. “And although no death is acceptable, it is good to see that these numbers are trending in the right direction.”

Jan 23, 2025 · Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes says his department’s safety-focused culture leads to fewer high-speed pursuits. Here, he speaks at a press event for the Wisconsin Coalition for Safe Roads inside the Wisconsin State Capitol on Feb. 21, 2023.

Dec 20, 2024 · MADISON, Wis. — Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes may be leaving the Badger State. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell appointed Barnes as the new Chief of the Seattle Police Department (SPD) on Friday. The appointment comes after a nationwide search for a new chief.

Dec 20, 2024 · MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes is leaving the department after being selected to lead the Seattle Police Department, the Seattle Mayor’s Office announced Friday. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell said Barnes was chosen after a …

Dec 20, 2024 · The Madison Police and Fire Commission is responsible for hiring Chief Barnes’ successor. In the coming weeks, we expect the Commission to outline its search plan for a new leader for the Madison Police Department. An interim Chief will likely be appointed during the recruitment process.

MADISON, Wis. -- Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes will be Seattle's next police chief. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced the move Friday.

Dec 20, 2024 · Just days after he was thrust into the national spotlight following the shooting at Abundant Life Christian School that killed two people, Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes was announced as the...