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Seattle seeks new police chief 'with urgency' after Barnes resignation

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Shon Barnes will be replaced by Andre Sayles, who will serve as interim police chief, according to the Mayor's Office.

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  1. KING 5 Seattle

    Seattle Mayor Wilson appoints interim police chief after Barnes' resignation (opens KING 5 Seattle)

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    Shon Barnes will be replaced by Andre Sayles, who will serve as interim police chief, according to the Mayor's Office.

  2. Seattle Times

    Andre Sayles named as Seattle’s new interim police chief (opens Seattle Times)

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    Mayor Katie Wilson said she and Shon Barnes agreed that Sayles should be the interim chief while the city looks for a candidate.

  3. Q13fox

    Who is Andre Sayles? What we know about new interim Seattle Police Chief (opens Q13fox)

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    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.

  4. MyStateline

    Former Beloit Chief Andre Sayles becomes interim Seattle police head (opens MyStateline)

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    Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes resigned Thursday and Mayor Katie Wilson appointed Deputy Chief Andre Sayles to serve as the city's interim chief. Sayles previously served as the chief of police in Beloit.

  5. Q13fox

    Seattle mayor slams former Chief Barnes over search for successor (opens Q13fox)

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    At a Friday news conference, Mayor Katie Wilson outlined the qualities she seeks in Seattle’s next police chief — priorities she's indicated former Chief Shon Barnes lacked.

  6. Q13fox

    Andre Sayles steps into interim police chief role in Seattle (opens Q13fox)

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    Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson appointed Deputy Chief Andre Sayles as interim police chief to lead the department while the city searches for a permanent leader.

  7. KGW Portland

    Seattle seeks new police chief 'with urgency' after Barnes resignation (opens KGW Portland)

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    Shon Barnes will be replaced by Andre Sayles, who will serve as interim police chief, according to the Mayor's Office.

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