who was the first black police officer of baltimore city?

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who was the first black police officer of baltimore city?

2007-03-05 11:59:51 · 3 answers · asked by Joerie 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police

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In 1937, 15 years before Baltimore County hired its first 3 black police officers, Baltimore City hired a woman to serve as the city's first black police officer. Her name was Violet Hill Whyte and I've included a link to an interview she gave in 1974:

2007-03-07 12:45:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Danny Glover

2007-03-09 18:54:08 · answer #2 · answered by LadyoftheLake 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The first three black officers were appointed in 1952. They were Armond Elliott, Frances jackson, and James Johnson.

2007-03-06 08:31:32 · answer #3 · answered by Hootiesplace 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋