Chief Sam Roman on raising the bar for police candidates Gene Marrano June 4, 2020 1 minute 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: Post navigation Previous: Northam orders iconic Lee monument taken down as soon as possibleNext: Roanoke County creates five “super precincts” for June primary Related Stories Daisy Art Parade, there’s still time to become a participant or volunteer Denise Membreno March 24, 2026 0 Clean Valley Council to celebrate “Earth Month” with events in April Web Staff March 23, 2026 0 Congressional hopeful files lawsuit about Stewartsville Elementary School closure Gene Marrano March 23, 2026 0
