School safety is top of mind at Winston-Salem town hall on gun violence
A packed gymnasium greeted a panel of Winston-Salem city officials Wednesday during a sometimes-contentious town hall meeting.
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New Louisville Police Chief Takes The Helm During Tense Time In The City
Yvette Gentry will be the first Black woman to lead the city's police department. She discusses the Breonna Taylor case, the lack of Black police officers and the changes she envisions.
Connecticut Police Chief Facing Fraud Charges For Allegedly Rigging His Own Hiring
Federal authorities arrested the police chief and city personnel director of Bridgeport, Conn., on Thursday, alleging the two rigged the examination process that led to the chief's hiring in 2018.
Dallas Police Chief Resigns Amid Fallout Over Department's Handling Of Protests
U. Reneé Hall will stay on until the end of 2020. She is the latest in a wave of police chiefs to leave their posts after national protests calling for increase law enforcement accountability.
High Point Names Travis Stroud As Interim Police Chief
The City of High Point has appointed Travis Stroud, a High Point native and longtime member of the police force, as inte
Greensboro Seeks Public's Input On Police Chief Selection
The City of Greensboro is hosting a series of community meetings at local libraries over the next two weeks to get feedback on the selection of the next police chief.
Orlando Police Fatally Shoot Unarmed ER Patient Who Claimed To Have A Gun
"He told hospital staff that he had a gun and that he would shoot anyone who came near him," police said, adding that officers approached the man out of concern for other patients who needed care.
Charlottesville, Va., Police Chief Retiring, As Fallout From 'Unite the Right' Rally
Accused by a stinging report of a "slow-footed response" to violence at the rally, and amid claims that he intimidated officers, Alfred Thomas is retiring. His deputy will take over as interim chief.
Thompson Named Winston-Salem Police Chief
Winston-Salem City Manager Lee Garrity has chosen to hire in-house for the new police chief, selecting Assistant Chief Catrina Thompson. She's a 23-year veteran of the department.
Winston-Salem Police Chief Candidates Answer Questions From the Community
The two candidates for Winston-Salem police chief took part in a public forum Wednesday night that focused on the relationship between the department and the community.