Bradenton’s First Female Police Chief Welcomes Challenges

The City of Bradenton has a new leader in law enforcement. Tuesday, Mayor Wayne Poston announced Melanie Bevan is the new chief of police.

Bevan has worked for the St. Pete Police Department for 29 years, most recently as assistant chief.

Current Chief Michael Radzilowski, better known as Chief “Raz” finds the passing of the torch bittersweet. After 13 years at the helm of the Bradenton Police Department, he’s retiring. – READ MORE

Posted on February 2, 2016 by The Editor in History of

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