https://www.seattle.gov/police/about-us/about-the-department/command-staff
Assistant Chief Tyrone Davis joined the Seattle Police Department in 1999. He began his SPD career at the East Precinct, where he worked assignments in Patrol, Pro-Act Bicycle Squad, Community Police Team, and Anti-Crime Team.
https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/who-is-andre-sayles-interim-seattle-police-chief
20 hours ago · Shon Barnes is out as Seattle Police Chief, Mayor Katie Wilson announced Thursday afternoon, and taking the reins as interim police chief is Andre Sayles.
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://wilson.seattle.gov/2026/07/30/mayor-wilson-announces-resignation-of-chief-barnes-and-appointment-of-andre-sayles-as-interim-chief/
1 day ago · I share Chief Barnes’ hope that we can return our focus to addressing youth gun violence and ensuring that every family can feel safe in their neighborhood and across the city.” The mayor is appointing Deputy Chief Andre Sayles as Interim Chief of the Seattle Police Department.
https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/seattle-new-police-chief-shon-barnes
Jan 31, 2025 · Seattle’s newly appointed police chief, Shon Barnes, has arrived and is ready to lead the department in a new direction.
https://spdblotter.seattle.gov/2026/07/30/seattle-mayor-katie-wilson-names-andre-sayles-interim-chief-of-the-seattle-police-department/
1 day ago · The mayor is appointing Deputy Chief Andre Sayles as Interim Chief of the Seattle Police Department. Deputy Chief Sayles brings more than 20 years of law enforcement experience, including serving as Chief of Police in Beloit, Wisconsin. In 2025, Sayles joined the Seattle Police Department as Deputy Chief of Administration and Investigations.
https://www.seattle.gov/police
2 days ago · Follow Us SPD Blotter Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson Names Andre Sayles Interim Chief of the Seattle Police Department Posted Jul. 30 Posted Jul. 27 Posted Jul. 23
https://apnews.com/article/seattle-festival-shooting-police-chief-space-needle-9cda1dbb5e4d825363fcdf8695e9be8d
20 hours ago · Seattle police chief resigns under pressure from mayor over response to festival shooting 1 of 2 | Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson, center, and Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes, left, attend the vigil for victims the day after a shooting at Seattle Center during the Bite of Seattle food festival, Monday, July 27, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey ...
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/state/washington/seattle/2026/07/30/seattle-police-chief-shon-barnes-resigns-after-shooting-response/91107767007/
1 day ago · Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes has reportedly resigned, coming amid scrutiny about his absence during a shooting at Seattle Center on July 26.
