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 UPDATE: Coroner identifies men shot, killed near Bamberg Orangeburg woman accused of trying to bite, ‘donkey kick’ officer Vance man accused of trafficking nearly 5 pounds of fentanyl Holly Hill man, on probation for manslaughter, accused of shooting tires on woman’s car Holly Hill mayor threatens to remove ex-mayor 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 2026 Raylrode Daze Festivul Events Updated Sep 21, 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.
