Black police officers

All Articles

For the first time, a Black woman becomes Louisville's Commonwealth's Attorney
June 9, 2023

For the first time, a Black woman becomes Louisville’s Commonwealth’s Attorney

Gerina Whethers is making history as the first Black woman serving as Jefferson County's Commonwealth's Attorney and top prosecutor. 
April 9, 2023

Robert McCullough set to be first Black police chief in Baltimore County

Baltimore County has nominated its first African-American police chief in the department’s nearly 150-year history.
April 29, 2022

Ex-officer sues St. Louis County for alleged racist behavior and hiring practices

A former police officer with St. Louis County is taking legal action against the department alleging racist hiring practices. 
NYPD theGRIO.com
August 15, 2021

NYPD Detective Shantay Neal-Baker dies of COVID-19 at 42

Detective Shantay Neal-Baker lost her battle with the virus on Saturday, aged 42, NYPD Commissioner Dermot F. Shea announced via…
black police chiefs thegrio.com
April 18, 2018

After recent police misconduct in Sacramento, Boston and Philadelphia, here’s how three Black police chiefs failed to do the right thing

Black police chiefs who adamantly defend what continues to be an unjust and racist system of policing are indeed a…