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applegrove

(126,297 posts)
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 08:18 PM 16 hrs ago

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 16 hrs ago OP
Damn I love this man. a kennedy 16 hrs ago #1
K & R Nevilledog 16 hrs ago #2
Thank you SuzyandPuffpuff 16 hrs ago #3
Seattle, support your local community and your new Police Chief Deuxcents 16 hrs ago #4
He was Madison Wisconsin's police chief not so long ago. milestogo 16 hrs ago #5
So proud of my Blue State. Aristus 16 hrs ago #6
Kick 👍🏼 IrishBubbaLiberal 15 hrs ago #7
K&R! William769 15 hrs ago #8
Bravo Iamscrewed 14 hrs ago #9
I absolutely love this man! 💙💙💙💙💙 ShazzieB 14 hrs ago #10
"" AllaN01Bear 14 hrs ago #11
applegrove............... Upthevibe 13 hrs ago #12
I love to do it. applegrove 13 hrs ago #16
I hope he keeps his promise. C Moon 13 hrs ago #13
Thank you for posting this, applegrove!!! Talitha 13 hrs ago #14
My pleasure. applegrove 13 hrs ago #15
People like you are the reason I love DU so much! Talitha 13 hrs ago #17
Now there is a police chief we can support. You've talked the talk, now walk the walk.. Magoo48 5 hrs ago #18
He seems very honorable! NCgayguy 5 hrs ago #19
Exactly what we ALL need. Integrity. calimary 1 hr ago #21
K & R & Reposted! SunSeeker 3 hrs ago #20
A true mensch! Martin68 26 min ago #22
It's huge pattyloutwo 22 min ago #23

milestogo

(20,861 posts)
5. He was Madison Wisconsin's police chief not so long ago.
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 08:41 PM
16 hrs ago

He was terrific here too.

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

Aristus

(70,139 posts)
6. So proud of my Blue State.
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 08:42 PM
16 hrs ago

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

ShazzieB

(20,882 posts)
10. I absolutely love this man! 💙💙💙💙💙
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 10:08 PM
14 hrs ago

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

(12,911 posts)
13. I hope he keeps his promise.
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 11:21 PM
13 hrs ago

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

(175 posts)
19. He seems very honorable!
Sat Jun 14, 2025, 07:51 AM
5 hrs ago

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
22 min ago

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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