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City of Seattle, TAAF, Amazon, and CIDBIA Announce New Ambassadors Program to Improve Neighborhood Safety and Support Economic Revitalization in the Chinatown-International District

May 14, 2025

Mayor Harrell announces a combined $1 million investment by the City, The Asian American Foundation (TAAF), and Amazon to improve blocks, businesses, and lives in the heart of the historic district. C-ID Ambassadors Program marks launch of “TAAF Cities” initiative to catalyze cross-sector collaboration to support Seattle’s AAPI communities; Amazon… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Economic Development, Public Safety

Mayor Harrell Celebrates Significant Increase in Police Hiring in 2025

April 28, 2025

Seattle has hired 60 officers in 2025, a 500% improvement compared to this time in 2024. Additional officers will support Mayor Harrell’s commitment to improving safety, building on an almost 25% reduction in violent crime in the first quarter of 2025 compared to 2022. Seattle – Mayor Bruce Harrell joined… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Public Safety

Mayor Harrell Celebrates the Expansion of CARE Responders Citywide

March 19, 2025

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined City and community leaders to mark the rollout of CARE department responders to neighborhoods in South and Southwest Seattle. This completes the citywide expansion announced last summer, after the pilot initially launched in downtown and has steadily grown as the model has proven successful…. [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Citywide Strategy, Public Health, Public Safety

Statement from Mayor Harrell on Council Passage of Crowd Management Ordinance

February 12, 2025

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell released the following statement after the City Council approved legislation on the Seattle Police Department’s crowd management policies: “I want to thank the City Council for enacting this crowd management legislation and moving us one step closer to resolving the federal consent decree. “The… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Office of the Mayor, Public Safety

Today: Chief Shon Barnes Marks First Day at the Seattle Police Department

January 31, 2025

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell welcomed Chief Shon Barnes on his first day as Chief of Police at the Seattle Police Department (SPD). “I’m excited to welcome Chief Barnes to the Seattle Police Department, marking the beginning of a new chapter for our police department and our city,” said… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: City Administration, Public Safety

Mayor Harrell Celebrates New Permanent Lighting Features in Chinatown-International District to Enhance Community Safety and Vibrancy

January 27, 2025

New overhead and tree lights will add vibrancy ahead of Lunar New Year celebrations Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell celebrated new overhead and tree lights installed in the Chinatown-International District to support a safe, vibrant environment for residents, workers, and visitors in the neighborhood. New overhead catenary lights were… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Public Safety, Transportation and Development

Mayor Harrell Celebrates Progress on Police Recruitment

January 7, 2025

The Seattle Police Department received over 4,300 officer applications in 2024, the most since 2013 and more than double those received in 2023, and hired 84 officers, the first-time hiring has surpassed separations since 2019. Interested candidates can apply at SeattlePoliceJobs.com SEATTLE – Mayor Bruce Harrell joined outgoing police chief… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Citywide Strategy, Public SafetyTagged With: Seattle Police Department

What People Are Saying About Shon Barnes, Seattle’s New Police Chief

December 20, 2024

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced that he has selected Shon Barnes to serve as the next Chief of the Seattle Police Department (SPD). Read more about Mayor Harrell’s decision to appoint Shon Barnes here. Here’s what people are saying about Chief Barnes: “Chief Shon Barnes brings to Seattle… [ Keep reading ]