Rick Edwards sworn in as Richmond's new police chief

• The city says it conducted a nationwide search that drew 26 applications, culminating in three interviews before a panel of local officials.

What they're saying: In his remarks, Edwards mostly thanked family, colleagues and counterparts from neighboring departments, many of whom were in attendance.

• Meanwhile, Mayor Levar Stoney said he was particularly impressed by Edwards' cool-headed response to the graduation day shooting outside the Altria.
• Stoney also noted Edwards' s efforts to recruit new officers to fill out the department's depleted ranks.

Flashback: Axios sat down with Edwards at the beginning of the year to talk about his plans for the department.