Two People with Richmond Police Chief Alfred Durham

by | May 31, 2016 | PODCASTS

Two People is about Richmond, VA. Each episode we interview someone about their personal experience and how that comes to life publicly.

Two People is about Richmond, VA. Each episode we interview someone about their personal experience and how that comes to life publicly.

Alfred Durham is Richmond’s Chief of Police. He talks about what it was like growing up in DC and his early experiences with the police. He talks about working as a police officer in Washington DC during the crack epidemic, how he got to Richmond and how losing his brother to gun violence impacted him. He shares about how he approaches his work, the importance of having conversations and how he broke the record at the SWAT team obstacle course.

R. Anthony Harris

R. Anthony Harris

In 2005, I created RVA Magazine, and I'm still at the helm as its publisher. From day one, it’s been about pushing the “RVA” identity, celebrating the raw creativity and grit of this city. Along the way, we’ve hosted events, published stacks of issues, and, most importantly, connected with a hell of a lot of remarkable people who make this place what it is. Catch me at @majormajor____




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