One-on-one interview with High Point's new police chief, Travis Stroud
Chief Stroud discussed his plans for the future of the department and the challenges that come with policing in 2021.
Author: Grace Holland
Updated: 12:25 AM EDT May 1, 2021
HIGH POINT, N.C. — A new Triad police chief is taking over as complicated discussions about policing continue, nationwide.
Travis Stroud is being bumped up from the interim job to be High Point's top cop.
WFMY News 2's Grace Holland talked with him one on one about the future of his department.
Q: How are you feeling about becoming chief permanently?
Stroud: I’m excited of course. I’ve worked here for a long time but this is clearly a different reality now. I’ve been interim since August of 2020 and I think the reality is sort of setting in that this is the real deal now. It’s on me to lead this agency but I'm excited. I’m nervous at the same time with everything going on. It’s been a tough past year with everything that’s out there in society right now but I’m still excited. I love this place.