The First Black Police Officers
February is Black History Month. A significant percentage of the officers who protect and serve communities throughout North America are black, both men and women, who enjoy a rich history of service. As February is upon us again, Caliber recognizes these men and women who have done so much, so quickly. Black police officers are first officially recognized (we have no way of knowing about unofficial appointments, or appointments lost to history) in the late 1800s. [...]