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 Two charged in Orangeburg County burglary - damage and loss exceeded $1M Orangeburg County murder suspect dies in shootout with Richland County deputies, sheriff says Missing Orangeburg woman located Orangeburg police seek missing woman Bamberg County Detention Center correctional officer accused of assaulting inmate 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 Hurricane Preparedness Updated Aug 7, 2026 Community Hurricane Preparedness - DPU Updated Aug 6, 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.