Springfield, Massachusetts, is set to honor a trailblazing figure in its law enforcement history. Joseph A. Budd, the city’s first Black police officer to achieve multiple high-ranking positions, will have the new police station named after him. This…
Demetrius Latham makes history as Clarksville’s first Black police officer, marking a significant step towards diversity in Indiana law enforcement and community representation.
The CIA honors George Hocker Jr., one of its first Black officers, for his groundbreaking achievements in covert operations and leadership, highlighting the importance of diversity in intelligence.
Leroy Stover, who made history in 1966 as Birmingham, Alabama’s first Black police officer, passed away at age 90. He persevered through racism to integrate the force.