Ferguson has chosen a new interim police chief just two weeks before the first anniversary of Michael Brown’s tragic death. Andre Anderson, who was serving as commander of the Glendale, Ariz., police department, was introduced on Wednesday morning in a press conference. He is Ferguson’s first Black head of police.
After the city’s former police chief Thomas Jackson resigned, Al Eickhoff took over as interim chief. Eickhoff will remain on the force as Anderson steps in as chief, although it is not yet known what his role will be.
“I’m ready to roll up my sleeves and get to work, and I appreciate this opportunity,” Anderson announced at the press conference.
