ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) -- After a nation-wide search that resulted in panel interviews with five outstanding finalists, the City of Roanoke has appointed Samuel Roman, Jr. to become the next Chief of the Roanoke Police Department.
Roman currently serves as the Police Chief in Lexington, after having served for 25 years in Roanoke rising to the rank of Deputy Chief.
The City of Roanoke went through a rigorous process of searching for Roanoke’s new Police Chief. That process included community meetings, online surveys and community conversations.
The City of Roanoke intended to introduce the finalist to the community via a community meet-and-greet prior to a final announcement. This cannot happen yet given the current coronavirus outbreak.
The good news is many in the community already know Chief Roman and what he offers the city. A welcome event will be conducted at a later date.
More on this story from ABC 13 -WSET.