GREENSBORO, N.C. — It was a year of record homicides and staffing shortages. Winston-Salem Police Chief William Penn just recently marked his first full year in office. He joins WFMY News 2 to talk about the challenges, the initiatives, the staffing shortages, and the future of policing.
Viewers had the chance to ask their questions and have those questions answered live on air.
PENN NAMED TO CHIEF
Penn was an Assitant Police Chief when he was named. He was commanding the Investigative Services Bureau and has served as District 1 commander, and support services commander and has worked with the foot patrol, vice and narcotics, and crime prevention divisions. He has served with the police department for 25 years.
"Although I'm honored and excited about the opportunity to lead this department, the gravity of this position is not lost on me," Penn said. "As we all are reeling over the despicable video of the Tyre Nichols' killing, I want to assure the community that the actions depicted in the video do not represent the Winston-Salem Police Department and our values.
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