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Seattle Police Chief’s Travel Under Fire | San Antonio News
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- Jul 30, 2026
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- 102
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Summary
Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes canceled a high-profile interview just before it began, sparking outrage after his office released calendar records revealing he was out of town nearly 50 days — including seven work conferences and four private trips to Chicago — during a critical period when a deadly shooting erupted in Seattle. While Barnes claimed the travel reports were “grossly misstated,” the documents show an acting chief was in charge each time he was away, raising questions about accountability, departmental readiness, and the justification for expensive private trips — all while emergency alerts were delayed and public trust eroded. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/aabcdfd8ea4e08fa