Tag: law enforcement history

Joseph A. Budd Who Became Springfield’s First Black Police Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain, Now Honored with Police Station in His Name

Sep 23, 2024

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…
Marian Brown Wins Runoff Race, Set to Continue as Dallas County’s First Black Sheriff

May 29, 2024

Marian Brown triumphs in the runoff race, securing her position as Dallas County’s first Black sheriff with nearly 69% of the vote. Her victory over former boss Lupe Valdez marks a significant milestone in law enforcement history and…

Joseph A. Budd Who Became Springfield’s First Black Police Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain, Now Honored with Police Station in His Name