Seattle Police Chief Resigns Amid Tax Lien, Absences, and Policy Rift
TL;DR
New information surrounding Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes’ resignation includes a federal tax lien against him and his wife, questions about his availability during the Bite of Seattle mass shooting, and disagreements over public-safety policy; Mayor Katie Wilson says leadership concerns drove the resignation, Barnes will receive about $700,000, and Assistant Chief Andre Sayles was named interim chief.
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- Seattle’s Police Chief Resigns Under Pressure After Festival Shooting The New York Times
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