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Law enforcement medals and badges first appeared in the late 19th century, as used by some of the (then) largest police departments in the country, such as the New York City Police Department and Chicago Police Department. Early law enforcement awards were often pins and badges awarded on a case-by-case basis.
Black History Month is an annually observed commemorative month originating in the United States, where it is also known as African-American History Month. [4] It began as a way of remembering important people and events in the history of the African diaspora , initially lasting a week before becoming a month-long observation since 1970. [ 5 ]
Those generic-looking badges had been in use since the 1950s, the department said in a statement. “(The old badge) could be any other police agency. That is a very standard badge design.
Philadelphia Police Officer who exemplifies compassion, fairness, and civic commitment. [17] United States: Los Angeles Police Medal of Valor: Los Angeles Police Department: For bravery: highest law enforcement medal given by the L.A. Police Department. [18] United States: Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor: President of the United States
As noted by ASALH's official website, the theme for Black History Month 2023 is Black Resistance, which emphasizes the "ongoing oppression" of Black people throughout American history.
Badge of a TSP policeman, with badge number 35. The Texas State Police (TSP) is a defunct 19th century law enforcement agency that was created following the Civil War by order of Texas Governor Edmund J. Davis. The TSP worked primarily against racially based crimes in Texas, and included black policemen.
Of further concern to critics is the disproportionate number of black students arrested. While black students represented 16 percent of the nation’s public school population in the 2011-12 school year, they made up 31 percent of students subjected to school-related arrests, according to a 2014 report by the U.S. Department of Education.