Coverage dated October 25, 2022

Amid scrutiny, Richmond police Chief Gerald Smith resigns

Headline from Fredericksburg.com

Richmond police Chief Gerald Smith resigned Tuesday after a 27-month tenure that included calls for his resignation from some of the department’s rank-and-file and an ongoing controversy over his comments

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Fredericksburg.com
Amid scrutiny, Richmond police Chief Gerald Smith resigns (opens Fredericksburg.com)
Published Oct 25, 2022
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Richmond police Chief Gerald Smith resigned Tuesday after a 27-month tenure that included calls for his resignation from some of the department’s rank-and-file and an ongoing controversy over his comments
Fox News
Virginia police chief resigns amid scrutiny on comments regarding shooting plot (opens Fox News)
Published Oct 25, 2022
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A police chief in Richmond, Gerald Smith, has resigned following scrutiny regarding a comment about an alleged shooting plot. Smith was police chief for two years.
Winchester Star
Police chief in Virginia capital city resigns amid scrutiny (opens Winchester Star)
Published Oct 25, 2022
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Officials say the police chief in Virginia’s capital city has resigned. A statement released by the city of Richmond said Gerald Smith resigned Tuesday afternoon and will be on administrative
Washington Times
Richmond police chief resigns amid scrutiny (opens Washington Times)
Published Oct 25, 2022
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The police chief in Virginia’s capital city resigned Tuesday after months of scrutiny for comments he made about an alleged shooting plot.

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