Brian James

The city announced its appointment of Assistant Chief John Thompson to the role Thursday. He replaces former Chief Brian James, who stepped down in April after less than three years on the job.

Greensboro will host a series of community input sessions as the city searches for a new police chief.

Greensboro Police Chief Brian James will retire next month, a little more than two years after taking the department's top position.

Greensboro Police Chief Brian James is offering a blunt assessment of how things have gone during his tenure, including a rise in homicides.

Brian James, Greensboro's next police chief, is being sworn in Friday and will begin his tenure with a listening tour.