Shon Barnes was officially appointed chief of the Seattle Police Department amid success in officer recruitment and a decrease in homicides. The Seattle City Council on Tuesday unanimously confirmed ...

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News Washington King County police and fire agencies prepare to encrypt their radios June 18, 2025 Updated Wed., June 18, 2025 at 4:49 p.m. X Email Reddit ...

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Police also have access to data channels to exchange information though there are times during responses when hands-free voice communication is necessary. While encrypting more Seattle Police radio ...