Chief Sam Roman on raising the bar for police candidates Gene Marrano June 4, 2020 1 min read File Roanoke Police photo The death of George Floyd at the hands of a now-former Minneapolis police officer – and the subsequent worldwide protests – have Roanoke’s new Chief of Police thinking about “raising the bar.” More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Northam orders iconic Lee monument taken down as soon as possibleNext: Roanoke County creates five “super precincts” for June primary Related Stories 3 min read Roanoke Parks and Recreation announces packed calendar for April 2025 Ian Price April 1, 2025 1 min read Exercise can be the best medicine says researcher Gene Marrano April 1, 2025 1 min read Funding cuts worries CEO for local food bank Gene Marrano March 31, 2025
