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Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes resigns after days of questions about how information from the Bite of Seattle shooting was released; Mayor Katie Wilson accepts the resignation and Deputy Chief Andre Sayles is named interim chief, as city leaders stress the need for stable, clear leadership.
Seattle’s mayor announced the resignation of Police Chief Shon Barnes four days after a mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle festival that killed three and wounded four, amid criticism of the department’s information release and handling, signaling a shift in Seattle’s public-safety leadership amid political tensions.
Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes canceled a planned KOMO News interview about 30 minutes before it was set to begin, saying he frequently travels outside Seattle for his duties.
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her is accused by Police Chief Axel Henry of sexual harassment toward him and other city employees, including a text that referenced a ‘Happy Weiner Wednesday.’ The city has hired an outside law firm to investigate, and Henry’s attorney says the mayor’s phones should be examined; litigation is considered foreseeable. Her says she has cooperated with the investigation and believes the full facts will come to light.
Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes faced criticism for being out of Seattle during the Bite of Seattle mass shooting, as he was in Dallas for a conference; he snapped at a reporter questioning his city presence and defended his commitment to Seattle, while three people were killed and four injured in a shooting that investigators say stemmed from a conflict between small groups.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara resigns amid allegations that he interfered with an ongoing investigation, ending his tenure as the city confronts questions about accountability in its policing.
New Chicago Police Chief Earl Mayo is charged with theft, official misconduct, and attempted obstruction of justice after allegedly selling a Taurus G3 that was being held as evidence to Mega Gash Pawn in Hobart and trying to buy it back, and allegedly directing an officer to retrieve more guns and suppressors from his home. Taneka Borders is also charged for aiding Mayo; Mayo faces unlawful possession of anabolic steroids. Mayo was booked after authorities said he tried to evade arrest, and his father—a Lake County sheriff candidate—issued a statement amid the case.
After a February ICE protest outside Quakertown Community High School, a video shows Quakertown Police Chief Scott McElree wrestling a student to the ground, prompting community demands for his resignation as the Bucks County DA investigates; several students were arrested, fundraising for their legal defense has surpassed $30,000, and counselors will be available as students return to class.
A New Jersey police chief, Carmen Veneziano, faces serious charges including kidnapping and domestic assault after being indicted in Massachusetts for an incident in Boston, leading to his suspension by local authorities.
Grant Hardin, a former Arkansas police chief convicted of rape and murder, was recaptured after escaping from prison nearly two weeks ago by impersonating a corrections officer, and was found near an Izard County creek with the help of law enforcement and tracking dogs.
A convicted former police chief in Arkansas, serving an 80-year sentence for murder and rape, escaped from prison by donning a makeshift law enforcement uniform. The 56-year-old, Grant Hardin, was last seen walking out of the North Central Unit in Calico Rock, Arkansas, and is considered extremely dangerous. Authorities are actively searching for him, but it is unclear if he had outside help.
Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz has been removed from his position amid multiple lawsuits alleging discrimination and harassment within the department. Mayor Bruce Harrell announced that Sue Rahr, a former King County sheriff, will serve as interim chief. The decision follows recent legal actions by officers claiming discrimination and a hostile work environment, prompting an independent investigation into the allegations. Diaz will be reassigned to special assignments, and the city is seeking an external candidate for a permanent replacement.
Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz has been dismissed amid multiple discrimination and harassment lawsuits, including a recent one by Capt. Eric Greening. Mayor Bruce Harrel announced Diaz's departure, stating the lawsuits were a distraction. Diaz, who denies the allegations, will work on special assignments for the mayor. Sue Rahr will serve as interim chief.
Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz has been dismissed amid multiple discrimination and harassment lawsuits. Mayor Bruce Harrel announced the decision, citing the lawsuits as a distraction. Diaz, who denies the allegations, will work on special assignments for the mayor. Sue Rahr will serve as interim chief.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has replaced Police Chief Adrian Diaz with former King County Sheriff Sue Rahr amid allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination against Diaz. Diaz, who denies the allegations, will work on special projects. Rahr, who will serve as interim chief, aims to address personnel issues and improve recruitment, particularly of female officers. The Seattle Police Department is currently facing staffing challenges and cultural issues, with a national search for a permanent chief set to begin soon.