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, the organization's goals include:
The organization is currently ran by Lt. Colonel Rick Hite, commander of the department's Youth Services Division.
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
, representing the Baltimore Police Department
Baltimore Police Department
The Baltimore Police Department provides police services to the city of Baltimore, Maryland and was officially established by the Maryland Legislature on March 16, 1853...
's African American
African American
African Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have at least partial ancestry from any of the native populations of Sub-Saharan Africa and are the direct descendants of enslaved Africans within the boundaries of the present United States...
police officers. Founded in 1971, the organization's goals include:
- The promotion of Justice, Fairness and Effectiveness is 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.
The organization is currently ran by Lt. Colonel Rick Hite, commander of the department's Youth Services Division.