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applegrove

(126,307 posts)
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 08:18 PM Friday

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

milestogo

(20,873 posts)
5. He was Madison Wisconsin's police chief not so long ago.
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 08:41 PM
Friday

He was terrific here too.

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

ShazzieB

(20,886 posts)
10. I absolutely love this man! 💙💙💙💙💙
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 10:08 PM
Friday

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

(12,916 posts)
13. I hope he keeps his promise.
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 11:21 PM
Friday

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

(177 posts)
19. He seems very honorable!
Sat Jun 14, 2025, 07:51 AM
Yesterday

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

(449 posts)
23. It's huge
Sat Jun 14, 2025, 12:33 PM
Yesterday

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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