Rochester Police Chief David Smith reflects on five years of progress, challenges
Fatima Khan
Fatima Khan
Reporter · Rochester, NY
Fatima holds a Bachelor's in Sociology and Communications from the University at Buffalo and has spent four years reporting on community issues for Rochester's grassroots publications. Her deep engagement with local neighborhoods informs her storytelling.
More from Fatima →Reporter · Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 9:42 PM · 1 min read
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Five years after taking the helm of the Rochester Police Department, Chief David Smith is reflecting on the department's accomplishments, ongoing challenges and efforts to rebuild community trust. What Smith initially expected to be a one-year stint became a five-year commitment to leading the department through a period of change, including [...]