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Cathy Wurzer and Tim Nelson

An in-depth look at choice for St. Paul police chief

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Assistant Police Chief Tom Smith
Assistant St. Paul Police Chief Tom Smith has been named the new police chief by Mayor Chris Coleman.
Photo Courtesy St. Paul Police

St. Paul is getting a new police chief. Tom Smith is a 21-year veteran of the department. He was named yesterday to head the force. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Minnesota Public Radio News reporter Tim Nelson. He's been covering St. Paul, including the police department, for 20 years.

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Assistant Police Chief Tom Smith
Assistant St. Paul Police Chief Tom Smith has been named the new police chief by Mayor Chris Coleman.
Photo Courtesy St. Paul Police