The Blacksburg Police Department is sad to announce the passing of retired Chief of Police William “Bill” H. Brown. Chief ...
the first Black police officer in Grand Rapids, whose dedication and compassion left a powerful legacy that is still felt today. Born in Nashville, Tenn., Coe moved to Grand Rapids in 1916 hoping ...
After serving his country in Vietnam, Chief Brown became the first African American police officer in the New River Valley in 1970. He rose through the police department ranks and was appointed ...
Former Blacksburg Police Chief Bill Brown, a trailblazer for black officers in the New River Valley, is remembered for his ...
Brown, led to days of protests in 2020, not long after the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer.