Columbus Names Elaine Bryant Its New Police Chief
The former Detroit assistant police chief will become the first Black woman to serve in the position.
Published 13 hours ago
Written by Paul Meara
Columbus, Ohio has selected a new police chief who comes in at a time when law enforcement in the town has fallen under scrutiny.
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Elaine Bryant, formerly Detroit’s assistant chief of police, was selected among four finalists for the position. She will become the city’s first person from outside the division in its history to take the reins and the first Black woman to lead the department.