Video: ºüÀêÊÓƵ police chief criticized for lack of diversity in promotional video
The ºüÀêÊÓƵ Metropolitan Police Department chief is receiving criticism over a promotional video some say lacks diversity. Video imagery is from the promotional video, paid for by the ºüÀêÊÓƵ Police Foundation. Video editing and narration by Beth O'Malley
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The city police chief is facing criticism from officers after a recent promotional video featured almost exclusively white, male officers.Â
Chesterfield has named Capt. Cheryl Funkhouser, a 28-year veteran of the department, as the city's second ever police chief. Funkhouser will succeed Chief Ray Johnson, who retires in January. Â
Letter:Â If we had more patrols in our neighborhoods, there would not be a need for private security officers.
