Who is the new interim police chief?

Andre Sayles is the new interim police chief of Seattle.

Why did the former chief resign?

Shon Barnes resigned after a deadly shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival.

What does the Seattle Times ask the mayor to do?

The Seattle Times asks the mayor to release all communications between her office and the police department about the shooting.

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Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson names Andre Sayles as interim police chief after Barnes resignation

First publishedJul 31, 19:37 UTC

Last updatedAug 1, 19:39 UTC · 2h ago

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Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson names Andre Sayles as interim police chief after Barnes resignation

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Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced a new interim police chief on Friday following the resignation of Police Chief Shon Barnes after a deadly shooting at a food festival over the weekend."I do not take lightly what it means to make decisions that affect people's safety and their lives," Wilson said in a Friday morning news conference before announcing she had selected Deputy Chief Andre Sayles as interim police chief.She added, "I chose Andre Sayles because he has done this job before and can hit the ground running. He served as chief of police in Wisconsin, where he led with a community-focused approach that strengthened both public safety and community trust.

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Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson appointed Andre Sayles as the interim police chief. This followed the resignation of Police Chief Shon Barnes after a deadly shooting at a food festival. Wilson said she chose Sayles because he has done the job before and can start quickly.

Why it matters

The change in police leadership affects public safety in Seattle. Residents want to know how the city will handle the aftermath of the shooting and ensure accountability.

In brief

Who is the new interim police chief?: Andre Sayles is the new interim police chief of Seattle.
Why did the former chief resign?: Shon Barnes resigned after a deadly shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival.
What does the Seattle Times ask the mayor to do?: The Seattle Times asks the mayor to release all communications between her office and the police department about the shooting.

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Fox News highlights the appointment and Wilson's confidence in Sayles' experience. The Seattle Times stresses the need for transparency and scrutiny of the mayor's decisions.

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