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Seattle’s mayor is urgently searching for a new police chief—someone who can unite the force and community, stay calm under pressure, and communicate clearly. In the meantime, Deputy Chief Andre Sayles, a seasoned 20-year law enforcement veteran with experience as a Wisconsin chief and SWAT member, is stepping in as interim leader. Sayles, praised for his commitment to community policing—especially with youth—is now guiding the department through a turbulent week following a deadly shooting at Seattle Center that left three dead and sparked outrage over delayed public updates. The former chief, Shon Barnes, resigned after just over a year on the job; while the mayor says it was mutual, Barnes’s team suggests the mayor requested his exit tied to recent events. Sayles acknowledges the city’s pain but remains confident in its resilience, pledging to strengthen staffing for future events and rebuild trust.

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