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://www.newsweek.com/questions-seattle-police-chief-whereabouts-shooting-12264026
12 hours ago · Police Chief Shon Barnes was at a conference in Dallas when the Bite of Seattle festival shooting took place on Sunday.
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.fox13seattle.com/news/seattle-new-police-chief-shon-barnes
Jan 31, 2025 · Shon Barnes has begun his first day as the chief of the Seattle Police Department. He's taking the reins from interim chief Sue Rahr, who was called out of retirement to manage the department after former Police Chief Adrian Diaz was reassigned from the role.
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.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle-police-chief-shon-barnes-out-future-sources-say/281-2d1499f1-3f91-4968-b3cf-dd5a25e70ca7
7 hours ago · SEATTLE — Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes has resigned, according to Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson. In a Thursday news release, Wilson said she accepted Barnes' letter of resignation.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/30/us/seattle-police-chief-resigns.html
6 hours 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 ...
https://www.theurbanist.org/wilson-ousts-police-chief-amid-criticisms-of-missteps-frequent-absences/
1 day ago · Mayor Katie Wilson ousted Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes on Wednesday, according to numerous reports, but allies are fighting to save his job. Barnes frequent travel and numerous missteps have worn thin his welcome in the Wilson administration.
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://seattlemedium.com/seattle-police-chief-barnes/
Dec 20, 2024 · Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell appoints Shon Barnes as the new Chief of the Seattle Police Department. Barnes brings extensive experience and a vision for community safety.
