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applegrove

(130,226 posts)
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 07:18 PM Jun 2025

Seattle Police Chief: WOW!

In a time of fear & threats, Seattle’s incoming Police Chief Shon Barnes just reminded us what real courage looks like. A Marine, a leader, & a defender of the Constitution—he stood up for our right to protest and pledged to keep his city safe, not silent.
This is what public service should be.🇺🇸❤️

Jennifer C (@thejenniwren.teamlh.social) 2025-06-13T13:43:55.293Z
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Seattle Police Chief: WOW! (Original Post) applegrove Jun 2025 OP
Damn I love this man. a kennedy Jun 2025 #1
K & R Nevilledog Jun 2025 #2
Thank you SuzyandPuffpuff Jun 2025 #3
Seattle, support your local community and your new Police Chief Deuxcents Jun 2025 #4
He was Madison Wisconsin's police chief not so long ago. milestogo Jun 2025 #5
So proud of my Blue State. Aristus Jun 2025 #6
Kick 👍🏼 IrishBubbaLiberal Jun 2025 #7
K&R! William769 Jun 2025 #8
Bravo Iamscrewed Jun 2025 #9
I absolutely love this man! 💙💙💙💙💙 ShazzieB Jun 2025 #10
"" AllaN01Bear Jun 2025 #11
applegrove............... Upthevibe Jun 2025 #12
I love to do it. applegrove Jun 2025 #16
I hope he keeps his promise. C Moon Jun 2025 #13
Thank you for posting this, applegrove!!! Talitha Jun 2025 #14
My pleasure. applegrove Jun 2025 #15
People like you are the reason I love DU so much! Talitha Jun 2025 #17
Now there is a police chief we can support. You've talked the talk, now walk the walk.. Magoo48 Jun 2025 #18
He seems very honorable! NCgayguy Jun 2025 #19
Exactly what we ALL need. Integrity. calimary Jun 2025 #21
K & R & Reposted! SunSeeker Jun 2025 #20
A true mensch! Martin68 Jun 2025 #22
It's huge pattyloutwo Jun 2025 #23

milestogo

(22,557 posts)
5. He was Madison Wisconsin's police chief not so long ago.
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 07:41 PM
Jun 2025

He was terrific here too.

We had a school shooting and I loved the way he handled everything. He is a former teacher.

Aristus

(71,641 posts)
6. So proud of my Blue State.
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 07:42 PM
Jun 2025

And the always beautiful, liberal, life-affirming Emerald City.

ShazzieB

(22,204 posts)
10. I absolutely love this man! 💙💙💙💙💙
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 09:08 PM
Jun 2025

I hope there are a lot more like him, because that's what we need to win this war on fascism and tyranny!

God bless Shon Barnes!

C Moon

(13,461 posts)
13. I hope he keeps his promise.
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 10:21 PM
Jun 2025

That’s what the LAPD said and then they started shooting rubber bullets at reporters and blocking off protesters trying to go home before the curfew and arresting them.

NCgayguy

(255 posts)
19. He seems very honorable!
Sat Jun 14, 2025, 06:51 AM
Jun 2025

His calm and firm demeanor speaks well of his true character. I hope those who serve under him will support his words and efforts.

Thank you, applegrove, for sharing this!
Reis

pattyloutwo

(505 posts)
23. It's huge
Sat Jun 14, 2025, 11:33 AM
Jun 2025

When people in positions of authority support citizens and democracy right now! Thank you! And thank you to Gov Newsom too!

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