Diversification of Louisville Police (jan 1, 1970 – jan 1, 1990)
Description:
Shelby Lanier founded the Louisville Black Police Officers Association, sued, and managed to diversify the police department in the 1970s.A 1984 Federal court order required the hire of one black officer for every two white until the department met its goal.
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Date:
jan 1, 1970
jan 1, 1990
~ 20 years