Pamela Smith has been nominated as the next police chief of Washington, D.C., making her the first Black woman to hold this position if confirmed. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser announced the appointment after Smith joined the D.C. department just over a year ago.
During a press conference, Smith passionately shared her vision for the DC Police, expressing her commitment to “lead from the front” with “boots on the ground,” according to WUSA9.
“I am proud, I am humbled and I am excited to work alongside this team,” Smith added. “This historic moment is not lost on me. I join a legacy of strong African-American women who lead public safety in the District of Columbia.”
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