Deputy Chief Andre Sayles, a 20-year law enforcement veteran who joined the department in September 2025, has been named interim police chief. Shon Barnes is out as Seattle Police Chief, Mayor Katie Wilson announced Thursday afternoon, and taking the reins as interim police chief is Andre Sayles. Seattle police Assistant Chief Tyrone Davis finally provided an update at a Sunday evening briefing, which Chief Shon Barnes did not attend. Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced that Deputy Chief Andre Sayles will step in as the city’s interim police chief. Andre Sayles (Seattle Police Department)Who is Andre Sayles?