Mayor Lovely Warren Appoints First Female Leader Of RPD
Written by Site Hub on September 27, 2020
Saturday morning, former lieutenant with the Rochester Police Department, Cynthia Herriott-Sullivan was named interim Police Chief.
With this decree, she has become the first woman to lead the RPD.
She starts on October 14th and the nationwide search for a permanent police chief will start on June 21st, 2021, after the Democratic Primary.
Herriott-Sullivan commented on her newfound position, saying:
“I’ve got a year to do the best I can to help the city and get things on track.”
Mayor Lovely Warren also released a statement on her nominee, that said:
“I am confident that she will bring a different perspective, and instill a fresh approach to policing, both of which are very much needed in our city — particularly at this particular time.”
Source:
Democrat & Chronicle
