From 1919 to Today: Race, Law Enforcement, and Community Trust
From Longview PD on Air by Longview Police Department
February 13, 2026 · 35 min · Season 1 · Episode 17
About this episode
The episode discusses the 1919 race riots in Longview and the evolution of law enforcement and community trust.
For February's episode of the podcast, we invited Clent Holmes, who is working on the 1919 Remembrance Project, and Deputy Chief Montgomery to talk about the 1919 race riots in Longview, changes in the law enforcement profession and the progress that has been made. History is not about reopening wounds, it is about learning and choosing a better path forward. We are committed to serving every resident with professionalism, fairness, and respect, and we invite you to stay engaged with us...
People in this episode
Host: Longview Police Department
Guests: Clent Holmes, Deputy Chief Montgomery
Topics covered
- race relations
- law enforcement
- community trust
- historical events
- professionalism
- social progress
Keywords
- race riots
- law enforcement
- community trust
- Longview
- 1919 Remembrance Project
- professionalism
- social change
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Longview Police Department
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