March 23rd, 2026

Chief Barnes Addresses Misconceptions about SPD’s Response to ICE Activity

Name: Chief Barnes Addresses Misconceptions about SPD’s Response to ICE Activity
Uploaded: 2026-03-23T23:08:26+00:00
Duration: 1 min 58 s
Description: Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes says SPD is not interfering with federal immigration enforcement, but officers are required to respond when called, document what’s happening, and turn on their body cameras, just like they would on any other police call.

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes says SPD is not interfering with federal immigration enforcement, but officers are required to respond when called, document what’s happening, and turn on their body cameras, just like they would on any other police call.