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Rochester Police Chief David Smith reflects on five years of progress, challenges

Fatima Khan
Fatima Khan
Fatima Khan
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Fatima holds a Bachelor's in Sociology and Communications from the University at Buffalo and has spent four years reporting on community issues for Rochester's grassroots publications. Her deep engagement with local neighborhoods informs her storytelling.

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Reporter · Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 9:42 PM · 1 min read
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Rochester Police Chief David Smith reflects on five years of progress, challenges — Rochester Community news

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Five years after taking the helm of the Rochester Police Department, Chief David Smith is reflecting on the department's accomplishments, ongoing challenges and efforts to rebuild community trust. What Smith initially expected to be a one-year stint became a five-year commitment to leading the department through a period of change, including [...]

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