After a nationwide search, Columbus Mayor Andrew J. Ginther announced the selection of Elaine Bryant as the City’s new chief of police on June 2, 2021. Chief Bryant has made history as Columbus’ first chief from outside the division of police and its first African American female Chief.  This forum was supported by The Columbus Dispatch.    This forum was recorded before a live audience following COVID protocols at the Boat House in Columbus, Ohio on October 6, 2021.   The speakers are:   • Elaine Bryant, Chief of Police for the City of Columbus   The host is Kelly Lecker, Managing Editor with The Columbus Dispatch.