Seattle's police chief believes the department can be at full strength in a year or two based on new hiring numbers and ...

Seattle’s Police Chief and mayor are suggesting they’re on track to rebuild staffing in the department and are optimistic the ...

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes and Mayor Bruce Harrell say SPD officer recruitment is finally improving. The City has ...

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and Police Chief Shon Barnes announced a major increase in police officer hires in 2025 compared ...

SEATTLE — A day after a drive-by shooting at Be'er Sheva Park, the community is still reeling from the terrifying incident that left two people injured and many narrowly escaping harm. Witnesses ...

The Seattle Police Department has added 60 new police officers this year but it still has 260 openings after many officer retired or left since 2020.

The Seattle Police Department (SPD) has seen its hirings and applications increase significantly this year, Mayor Bruce ...

that’s the backbone of policing,” Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes said. Chief Barnes says getting back to full staff makes our city safer and improves morale within the department.