https://www.seattle.gov/police/about-us/about-the-department/command-staff
D/C Underwood is dedicated to enhancing public safety and building strong connections between the Seattle Police Department and the communities within Seattle of which it serves. D/C Underwood holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies from Ohio State University.
https://wilson.seattle.gov/2026/07/30/mayor-wilson-announces-resignation-of-chief-barnes-and-appointment-of-andre-sayles-as-interim-chief/
1 day ago · SEATTLE, WA — Today, Mayor Katie B. Wilson accepted a letter of resignation from Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes. Chief Barnes was appointed by Mayor Bruce Harrell in late 2024 and has made substantial contributions to public safety in Seattle.
https://www.newsweek.com/questions-seattle-police-chief-whereabouts-shooting-12264026
1 day ago · Police Chief Shon Barnes was at a conference in Dallas when the Bite of Seattle festival shooting took place on Sunday.
https://mynorthwest.com/local/shon-barnes-katie-wilson-seattle/4261595
2 days ago · Shon Barnes was fired from his position as chief of the Seattle Police Department by Mayor Katie Wilson, multiple sources confirmed with KIRO Newsradio.
https://spdblotter.seattle.gov/2026/07/30/seattle-mayor-katie-wilson-names-andre-sayles-interim-chief-of-the-seattle-police-department/
1 day ago · Mayor Katie B. Wilson accepted a letter of resignation from Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes. Chief Barnes was appointed by Mayor Bruce Harrell in late 2024 and has made substantial contributions to public safety in Seattle. “It has been an honor to serve the Seattle Police Department and this city,” said Chief Barnes. “The members […]
https://apnews.com/article/seattle-festival-shooting-police-chief-space-needle-9cda1dbb5e4d825363fcdf8695e9be8d
18 hours ago · Seattle’s police chief has resigned amid criticism that the city was slow to release key information about a fatal shootout at a food festival last weekend.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/embattled-seattle-police-chief-relieved-of-his-duties-by-democratic-socialist-mayor-black-protest-planned/ar-AA294bns
Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes was asked to resign after abruptly leaving a vigil for victims of the Bite of Seattle mass shooting.
https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/seattle-new-police-chief-shon-barnes
Jan 31, 2025 · SEATTLE - Seattle’s newly appointed police chief, Shon Barnes, has arrived and is ready to lead the department in a new direction. Barnes steps into the role following the termination of former Chief Adrian Diaz, who was placed on administrative leave before his dismissal.
https://www.seattle.gov/police
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https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/30/us/seattle-police-chief-resigns.html
1 day ago · The police chief in Seattle resigned under pressure on Thursday after days of criticism over the department’s handling of a shooting that killed three people at a food festival near the Space ...
