Reposted from @uapb The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff congratulates Denise Richardson '20 who was sworn in as Chief of Police of the Pine Bluff Police Department on July 20, 2022. Chief Richardson is a distinguished law enforcement officer with 28 years of service to the city of Pine Bluff's police department. She has led multiple police divisions and served as a liaison to other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies during her tenure. Chief Richardson told the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: "I call it an assignment because that's what it is. It's not just for me. It's an assignment for us all," said Richardson, who emphasized community should come before policing during her acceptance speech. "We all know the challenges that we face and we all have a duty to contribute. Your police department is not an island to itself. We should not feel separated from the people we serve and you should not feel separated from us." #OurPrideShows #DearMother #UAPB https://www.instagram.com/p/ChKbWthuTkv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=