Does the police force reflect the population? Chris Spurlock • & Walker Moskop • Aug 23, 2014 Aug 23, 2014 Updated May 27, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More 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 Two accused of motel murder outside Orangeburg Pedestrian ID'd in fatal crash near Orangeburg 3 teens shot in Orangeburg ICYMI: Orangeburg man wanted in shooting of 19-year-old Holly Hill resident ID’d as crash victim Promotions Read the E-edition now – the digital replica of the newspaper! Download our mobile app for a customized experience! View All Print Ads Community Orangeburg County Fire Safety Jun 1, 2026 Service Town of North - Ad from 2026-06-06 22 hrs ago
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.