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Sgt. Lucy Kirk, Opelika’s first Black female officer in 1979, served 19 years in law enforcement, working as a detective and early hostage negotiator before retiring in 1994.
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The story of Robert William Stewart, the LAPD’s first Black officer appointed in 1889, his wrongful termination, and his historic posthumous reinstatement in 2021.
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Jackie Salvatore was sworn in as Columbia County Sheriff, making history as New York’s first Black woman sheriff. Learn about her 28-year career and vision for policing.
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Backed by a diversity-focused scholarship, Derrell Powell enters law enforcement as Madison Township’s first Black officer, continuing a family legacy.
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Yvetta Dominique, Fort Myers Police Department’s first Black female sergeant, reflects on her historic promotion, hard work, and dedication to community engagement.
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