Starting this weekend, the new chief of the Richmond Police Department officially assumes the role. Timothy Simmons was formerly assistant chief … and has been a law enforcement officer for 17 years. I talked with him about his vision ... and he started by telling me about his personal connections to the work.

<p>Starting this weekend, the new chief of the Richmond Police Department officially assumes the role. Timothy Simmons was formerly assistant chief &hellip; and has been a law enforcement officer for 17 years. I talked with him about his vision ... and he started by telling me about his personal connections to the work.</p>

KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.

<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>