Does the police force reflect the population? Chris Spurlock • & Walker Moskop • Aug 23, 2014 Aug 23, 2014 Updated May 27, 2026 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As featured on St. Louis County police forces often don't reflect communities Chiefs say it's difficult to recruit black officers. Peaceful marchers maintain as evening lengthens in Ferguson Gov. Jay Nixon greets protesters in Ferguson, while supporters of Officer Darren Wilson gather in Southwest St. Louis. Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Most Popular Murder suspect accused of starting Orangeburg jail fires, throwing urine on officers Orangeburg man found guilty of murdering his girlfriend, burying her remains in Myrtle Beach One killed, two injured in Orangeburg-area crash Election 2026 Incumbents win, lose in Orangeburg County School District board races Rowesville man accused of kidnapping woman Promotions Orangeburg Touchdown Club 2026 Football Fanatics Contest View All Print Ads Other AgSouth Farm - Ad from 2026/10/31 Oct 31, 2026 Banking Financial SC STATE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION - Ad from 2026/11/03 Nov 3, 2026 Real Estate OAKWOOD HOMES - Ad from 2026/11/03 Nov 3, 2026 Healthcare Planet Fitness - Ad from 2026/11/03 Nov 3, 2026 Legal Law Office of Lawrence Keitt - Ad from 2026/11/03 Nov 3, 2026 Other Nicola Hanson - Ad from 2026/11/03 Nov 3, 2026 Education ORANGEBURG CALHOUN TECH - Ad from 2026/10/29 Oct 29, 2026 Legal SC FARM BUREAU FEDERATION - Ad from 2026/10/31 Oct 31, 2026 Other DELORIS FRAZIER - Ad from 2026/10/31 Oct 31, 2026 Other DELORIS FRAZIER - Ad from 2026/10/29 Oct 29, 2026
St. Louis County police forces often don't reflect communities Chiefs say it's difficult to recruit black officers.
Peaceful marchers maintain as evening lengthens in Ferguson Gov. Jay Nixon greets protesters in Ferguson, while supporters of Officer Darren Wilson gather in Southwest St. Louis.