By: Alyssa Wilson The National Park Service announced Pamela A. Smith as the new Chief of the United States Park Police. This makes the 23-year-veteran the first African American woman to lead the agency in its 230-year history. Shawn Benge, who is the Deputy Director of Operations, said the department will work with Smith to strengthen the organization's transparency. 'Chief Smith’s commitment to policing as public service and her willingness to listen and collaborate make her the right person to lead the U.S. Park Police at this pivotal moment in our country. Over the coming months, leadership of the National […]
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