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 United Way cuts ribbon on new home in SW Roanoke County Gene Marrano April 14, 2026 State asks you to hold off outdoor burning until May Evan Jones April 14, 2026 Messaging expert says referendum ads are designed to confuse Evan Jones April 14, 2026
