Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes answers questions about hiring and public safety

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes has been overseeing the department since January and has had many issues to tackle right out of the gate. Barnes took over an agency that saw the firing of its former chief, Adrian Diaz, amid escalating legal battles and claims of discrimination. Now, the Seattle Police Department (SPD) is focused on the future to boost staffing and address crime and violence in Seattle's roughest areas. Barnes spoke to KOMO News Thursday about the department's hiring strategy and policing. Listen to the full interview below or on the KOMO News YouTube page. -------------------------------------------------- For more on the story: https://komonews.com/news/local/seattle-police-chief-shon-barnes-speaks-on-officer-hiring-retention-public-safety-crime-rates _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: KOMO News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KOMONews/ KOMO News on Twitter: https://twitter.com/komonews KOMO News on Instagram: http://instagram.com/komo4 KOMO News on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@komo4seattle Subscribe to KOMO on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC__2_0RJ8XnHt2angfw6S1Q/?sub_confirmation=1 Watch more top local news stories: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G97AyNO_3IE&list=PLZm7uq7_dyY6qhFFIwgXRvYpkaOnZEabc&index=2&t=0s For all of the day’s top local and national news, visit http://www.komonews.com/ Watch our live newscasts and other live video at https://komonews.com/watch Download our iOS App: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/komo-news-mobile/id433508161?mt=8 Download our Android App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.newssynergy.komo&hl=en Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: tips@komonews.com Call the Newsroom: 206.404.4000 KOMO News (ABC 4) provides the latest breaking news, sports, weather, traffic, and local event coverage in the Seattle and Western Washington/Puget Sound area, including Bellevue, Redmond, Renton, Kent, Tacoma, Bellingham, Yakima, and surrounding communities. Tune into ARC Seattle Monday-Friday 7-10 a.m. and 10-11 p.m. on KUNS, The CW Network. #komo #komonews #komo4 #komo4news #seattle #seattlenews #washingtonnews #SPD #Seattlepolice #ChiefShonBarnes #LawEnforcement #Crime #StaffingConcerns This video and all Sinclair Broadcast Group content archives of local news and sports coverage are available for your use. For more information, contact us at contentsales@sbgtv.com