Vanguard Justice Society

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

Baltimore Police Department

Events	2015 Baltimore protests Baltimore police strike Death of Freddie Gray

Organizations	Vanguard Justice Society

Media	Cop in the Hood Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets Serial, Season 1 The Wire

Related	List of Baltimore Police Department officers killed in the line of duty Espantoon

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