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 Rail Yard Dawgs broadcaster Mitch Stewart relieved of duties after DWI charge Web Staff February 19, 2026 0 Retired area preacher vows to continue fighting for Autumn’s Law Clark Palmer February 19, 2026 0 Roanoke College Cannabis Studies program ready to pivot if retail marijuana sales become a reality in Virginia Gene Marrano February 19, 2026 0
