Policing Roanoke Names Police Chief Sam Roman As New Assistant City Manager in Latest Agency Shake-Up The appointment of a police chief to a top city management role is an unusual move.
Policing Judge Tosses Some Claims from Roanoke Police Lt. Alleging Department Retaliated After She Complained of Harassment A lieutenant alleges police brass sidelined her and denied her promotions because she complained about harassment within the department.
Policing City Seeks Analysis of Roanoke Police Department As Agency Faces Staff Shortage, Lawsuits Roanoke's police department seeks to be "more responsive and nimble," the city manager said.
Policing Roanoke Police Lose Top Leaders As Department Faces Lawsuits Alleging Discrimination, Retaliation It's not clear whether the litigation played any role in the recent departures of the department's two deputy chiefs.
Policing Who Is Roanoke Police Chief Sam Roman? Sometimes Even He Doesn't Know For Sure. Sam Roman's two years as top cop has faced a pandemic, gun violence, protests for racial justice and a severe officer shortage.
