Inside Your Police Force: A Black Officer’s Perspective and How History Impacts Community Relations Today

Alphonse Gerhardstein represented the Sentinels Police Association for several decades and continues to represent the Cincinnati African-American Firefighters Association (CAAFA) in their efforts to diversify the Cincinnati Police Department and Fire Department. A police and fire department that is as diverse as the community it serves is key to ensuring fair policing and equitable treatment of citizens:

 
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