Vanguard Justice Society
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The Vanguard Justice Society is a non-profit organization based in Baltimore, Maryland, representing the Baltimore Police Department's African American police officers. Founded in 1971,[1] the organization's goals include:
- The promotion of Justice, Fairness and Effectiveness in Law Enforcement and the legality of action taken.
- To establish and maintain positive relations between the police and the community.
- To educate police officers so that we perform with professionalism, pride and sensitivity.
- To aid in the enlistment of qualified African Americans into the Law Enforcement profession.[1]
The organization is currently led by Lt. Colonel Rick Hite,[1] commander of the department's Youth Services Division.[2]
References[]
- ^ a b c "Welcome to the official website of the Vanguard Justice Society, Inc". Archived from the original on 2008-09-15. Retrieved 2015-05-02.
- ^ "Opening eyes, minds: Youths see a world beyond Baltimore". The Baltimore Sun. July 6, 2008.
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Categories:
- Baltimore Police Department
- African-American history in Baltimore
- African Americans' rights organizations
- African-American law enforcement organizations