Webelaine bryant ’19 recently became the first black woman to be named chief of police for the city of columbus.

Bryant, who previously was the deputy chief of police.

Webcolumbus police chief elaine bryant made history as cpd’s first chief from outside the division, and its first african american female chief.

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She relocated following 21 years in the detroit police department, rising from patrol officer to deputy chief, and is the first.

Webbut after breaking down barriers for 170 years, women still only make up 11. 6 percent of sworn law enforcement officers nationwide.

Webuniting a community divided on policing and safety is a monumental task, one that takes a lot of listening and empathy, she says.

Webcoming up on the next deputy on duty:

Webkatelyn foley is the first female deputy sheriff in wyandot county.

Melinda mcbride, lcso’s first black female detective, breaking barriers and shattering glass ceilings for.

Webaside from being the first person from outside the division in the city’s history to take the reins, she also will be the first black woman to lead the department.

Foley's parents work in law enforcement and she's wanted to follow in their footsteps since she.

Webelaine bryant, 48, is the first black woman and the first external hire to serve as police chief in columbus history.

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