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Edward Marquez a�tc, October 1, 1997
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ENCLOSURES:
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Please schedule this item for the October 14, 1997 meeting.
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MIAMI C®MlWUNrr V POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION
"Profession"! Unity, ConwnwWy Service, Personal Development, %'re together"
October 2,1997
Commissioner Thelma Cibson
City of Mlarru Commission
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, Fluricla
RE: City-own.-d property located at 490 N.W.11 Street
Dear Cunw%izoioner Cibson:
The Miami Cnmmttnity Pnlirv• Benevolent Association (MCPBA) has
been a part of Overtown's history since 1944. The first black police
rrxinct operated from the offico. of Dr. Ira P. Davis located at 1036
N.W. 2 Avenue until about October 1944. The precinct was relocated
and housed in it shack located in the rear of N.W. 2 ;avenue near Dr.
Davis' office. In March of 1945, a black precinct was established in the
black section of Cdconut (:Grove.
As noted above, the black officers did not have a place to call hvrne. It
was not until 1950 when a black precinct opened on N.W. 5 Avenue
and 11 Street. Here, Attorney Lawton E. Thomas was appointed the
first black judge in the South since Reconstni tion. In 1969, tht, Miarni
Police Department integretpd. Tharw wag a majnr push to close the
black prprinct by rity officials as well as grassroots individuals who felt
that to allow the precinct to , f-in open "ef,-regation. in
spine of rather Culmer's efforts nnct shortly after his de ch, an June 18,
1.963, the City Commission voted to close the precinct.
For approximately thirty-four (34) years, this building has not bccn
occupied. Although businesses haVC' sought to devclup the property, i t
has remuiited vacant.
The MCPBA feels and is requesting to have the duck Precinct forever
preserved as a part of !slack history in Miami. We are requesting that
the arty C_.onunission vote to donate this prepP_rty, to the MCPBA as a
Idtstorical Black POUCc Musuem We tur alsu sulic:iti:ttg yuw• t0aiActuur.
in getting this iLent ust Uic CV11_U1 53i01) agenda.
We are working with members of the Overtown Advisory Board, as
well as, Father Berry to help make this dream a reality. 110
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StioL,ild you require additional iii:uxmal_ion, pleaso fnr.l free to
con' --act Officer Anthony Ford of thQ Over -own NET Sorvice [_'PntPr
at 372-4550.
Sincerely,
Lt . TorRan Cnwart, Co -Chair r. son
Buildinq Committee
Miami Community Police
Benevolent Association
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FROM
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
The Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Commission
EdwTLrd Marquez
City Manager
DATE: October 7, 1997 FILE :
SUBJECT: Donation of City -owned
Property Located at
1009 NW 5 Ave.
REFERENCES- Response to memo dated 10/01/97.
ENCLOSURES: (4)
This memorandum serves to respond to your request for information with respect to a
request by the Miami Community Police Benevolent Association for the City to donate
the property located at 1009 N.W. 5ffi Avenue to be used as a Historic Black Police
Museum.
Please be advised that our Charter precludes us from donating a City -owned property.
The requirements set forth in Section 29-B of the Charter of the City of Miami outline the
procedures for selling or leasing a property. First, two appraisals must be obtained in
order to establish a minimum bid amount. The property for sale is advertised and placed
out to bid for a period of 90 days. We must receive at least three responsive and
responsible bids. We are required to select the bid that is most advantageous to the City.
For your consideration, one option is to place this property in our surplus list and offer it
for sale. This property has been vandalized and left in•a dilapidated condition. However,
please keep in mind that the aforementioned organization would have to competitively
bid for the property and be determined to be the most advantageous bid to the City.
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THE TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AS RECTOR
OF
THE REVEREND CANON RICHARD LIVINGSTON MARQUESS-BARRY, D. D.
THE HISTORIC SAINT AGNES' EPISCOPAL CHURCH
ALONG WITH,
THE FIFTY-THIRD ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF
THE ADMISSION OF BLACKS AS POLICE OFFICFJITHECITY OF MIAMI
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"A Parish with a proven l0i j ition of community involvement, .1ovin C lingand
proclaiming-uncompr6misingly the good- news "of Jesus Christ,- Saviour."
The Episcopal Diocese of Southeast Florida
A Miami Landmark
Located at: 1750 Northwest Third Avenue
Miami,
iami, Florida 33136
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 012943
Miami, Florida 33101-r2943 97- 705
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THE`'IXTEENTH SUNDAY AFFER P' NTECOST
SEPTEMBER 7,1997
`.LrHE TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF
Efffi'I4EVEREND CANON WICHARD Lir. IMARQUESS-ZARRY, -0.19,
AS RECTOR
THE If ISTORIC $AINT AGNES' 1FPISCOPAL CHURCH
ALONG WITH,
THE -fIFTY-THIRD ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF
`.LrHE ADMISSION OF
*LACKS AS VOLICE OFFICERS
3N THE CITY OF J-nIAMI
SOLEMN EUCHARIST with SERMON 9:00 A.M.
TRWIME OF UM MA $
HFALMIG AND DELIVERANCE COME FROM GOD —
DEACON AT THE MASS
THE REVEREND ROBERT J. VAUGHN, MA.
I AYMINISTER ASSISTANTS
EVANGELIST VELMA B. ARNOLD
MR. HANSEL S. HIGGS, SR.
MR. HUGHIE J. NAIRN, SR.
ORGANIST And CHOIRMASTER
MS. CASSANDRIA H. HANNA, MMus.
VERGER
MR ARTHUR L. COLE
MASTER DE CEREMONIES
MR. MACEO BROWN
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Ti (11,ri, RUEB'OF SERVICE
The Organ Prelude
(AT THE RINGING OF"THE CHIMES;' -PLEASE STAND)
The City of Miami Police Department Honor. Guard
The Processional of Police Officers
(WHEN ALL ARE IN PLACE THE PROCESSIONAI,-.OF CHOIR AND MINISTERS)
The Processional to the Altar, Organ Volian.tary)
TM ENTRANCE BITE
The Opening Acclamations
Celebrant: "Every..priest .clio'sen�'from-:among men is appointed
to act on behalf of men in.'relation to God.
People: To offer gifts -and sacrifices for sins.
Celebrant: He can deal gently�with.the ignorant'and'wayward
People: Since he -himself is beset with weakness.:he
bound to.offer sacrifice for his own' -sins as well `
as for those.-of..the, peopl.e...,
Celebrant: One.does not -take this honor upon.himself
People: He is called- by God.' (Hebrews 5:1-4)
Celebrant: •+ Blessed -be God: Father,. Son, and.Holy Spiri'tt-'
People: And blessed be God's Kingdom,. now and for ever —Amen
Introit Hymn 396 Aurelia
HE Church's one foundation
Is Jesus Christ her Lord;.:
She is his new creation
By water and the word:
From heaven he came and sought:her-
To be his holy bride;
With his own blood he bought her,
And -for her life he died..:
2 Elect from every nation, s
Yet one o'er all the earth,
Her charter of salvation,
One' -Lord, Zne: faith,, one birth;""''
One holy Name she blesses,
.Partakes one holy food,
And to one hope she presses,'
With every grace endued.
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3 Though with a scornful wonder
Men „see her sore. opprest,
-By schisms rent asunder,
By heresies distrest;
Yet saints their watch are keeping,
Their cry goes up, ".How long?"
And soon the night of weeping
Shall be the morn of song.
4 'Mid toil and tribulation,
And tumult of her war,
,She waits the consummation
Of peace. for evermore; -
Till with the vision glorious
Her longing eyes are blest,
And .the great Church victorious
Shall be the Church at rest.
S Yet she on earth hath union
With God, the Three in One,
And mystic sweet, coinmumon
With -those whose rest is won..
O happy ones and holyl
Lord, give us,grace that we
Like them, the meek and lowly,
On high may dwell with thee. Amen.
The Collect for Purity
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open; all desires known,
and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our
hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may
perfectly love you, and'worthily magnify your holy Name;
through Christ -our Lord. Amen.
The Gloria in Excelsis Deo''
Glory be to God on high,
and on earth peace, good will towards men.
We praise thee, we bless. thee,
we worship thee,-
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we glorify thee,
we give thanks to thee -for thy great glory,
O Lord God, heavenly King, God the Father Almighty.
O Lord, the only -begotten Son, Jesus Christ;
O Lord God, Lamb of God; Son of the Father,
that takest away the sins of .the world. -
have mercy upon us.
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Thou that takest away the sins of the world,
- receive our prayer.
Thou that sittest at the right-hand of God the Father,
have mercy upon us.
For thou only art holy;
thou only art the Lord;
thou only, O Christ, = -
with the Holy Ghost,
art most high in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
THE PROCII.AMATION OF THE WORD OF GOD
The Collect for the Day
The Celebrant says to the people
The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.
The Celebrant says the Collect.
Grant us, O Lord, to trust in you with all our -hearts;: for, as you always
resist the proud who confide in their own strength, so you never forsake
those who make their boast of your mercy; through Jesus Christ our
Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now
and for ever. Amen
Almighty God, we commend to your gracious care and keeping all the
men and women in police work. Defend.them day by day with your
heavenly grace; strengthen them in their trials and temptations; give
them courage to face the perils which beset them; and grant them a
sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be; through Jesus .
Christ our Lord. Amen
(PLEASE SIT FOR THE SCRIPTURAL, READINGS)
The First Reading Isaiah 35:3-7a
Read by: Sargent Aubrey Johnson
Reader: A Reading from the Book of Isaiah Chapter'35
verses. 4.-7a -
Say to those who are of `a"fearful heart, -"Be.strong, fear not!
Behold, your God will come ,with vengeance, with the.
recompense of God. He will come and save you."-T-hen t�7—
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eyes of the blind shall be opened;"and the ears of the cle705
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Copped; then shall the lame man leap �_A hart, and the
tongue of the dumb sing for joy. For waters shall break forth
in the wilderness, and streams in the desert; the burning
sand shall become a pool, and the thirsty ground springs of
water.
Reader: The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Psalm 146:4-9 (Read responsively by verse with the refrain)
Led by: Master Daniel Anderson Goodmond, II
Refrain
Praise the Lord, O my soul.
4 Happy are they who have the God of Jacob for their help!
whose hope is in the LORD their God;
S Who made heaven and earth, the seas, and all that is in them;
who keeps his promise for ever;
6 Who gives justice to those who are oppressed,
and food to those who hunger.
7 The LORD sets the prisoners free;
the LORD opens the eyes of the blind;
the LORD lifts up those who are bowed down;
s The LORD loves the righteous;
the LORD cares for the stranger;
he sustains the orphan and widow,
but frustrates the way of the wicked.
9 The LORD shall reign for ever, k
your God, O Zion, throughout all generations.
Hallelujah!
The Epistle James 1:17-27
Read by: Officer Debra Davenport
Reader: A Reading from the Letter of James Chapter 1, verses
17-27
Every good endowment and every perfect gift is from above,
coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is
no variation or shadow due to change. Of his own will he
brought us forth by the word of truth that we should be a
kind of first fruits of his creatures. Know this, ',my beloved
`,rethren.Let every man be quick to hear, slow to speak,
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slow to alb for the anger of man does not work
righteousness of God. Therefore put•away all filthiness and
rank growth of wickedness and receive with meekliess the
implanted word, which is able to save your souls. But be
doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving
yourselves. For if any one is a hearer of the word and not a
doerrhe is like a man who observes his natural face in a
mirror; for he observes himself and goes away and at once
forgets what he was like. But he who looks into the perfect
law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer that
forgets but a doer that acts, he shall be blessed in his doing.
If any one thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his
tongue but deceives his heart, this, man's religion is vain.
Religion that is pure and undefiled before God and the
Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction,
and to keep oneself unstained'from the world.
Reader: The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
(PLEASE STAND)
Organ Fanfare
The Sequence Hymn 384 (Hymn Tune Westminister Abbey 1982 Hymna14-518)
CHRIST is made the sure foundation,
Christ the head and corner -stone,
Chosen of the Lord, and precious,
Binding all the Church in one;
Holy Sion's help for ever,
And her confidence alone.
2 All that dedicated city,
Dearly loved of God on high,
In exultant jubilation
Pours perpetual melody;
God the One in Three adoring
In glad hymns eternally.
3 To this temple, where we call thee,
Come, O Lord of Hosts, to -day;
With thy wonted loving -kindness
Hear thy servants as they pray,
And thy fullest benediction .
Shed within its walls alway. .
4 Here vouchsafe'to all thy servants
What they ask of thee to gain;
What they gain from thee, for ever
With the blessed to retain,.
And hereafter in thy, glory
Evermore with thee to reign. Amen. g 7 705
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The Holy Gol Mark 7-:31-37
The,Reverend Robert J. Vaughn
Deacon: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according
to Mark.
People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.
-Jesus returned from the region of Tyre, and went through
Sidon to the -Sea of Galilee, through the region of the
Decap'olis. And they brought to him a man who was deaf
and had an impediment in his speech; and they besought
him to lay his hand upon him. And taking him aside from
the multitude privately, he put his fingers into his ears, and
he spat and touched his tongue; and looking up to heaven he
sighed; and said to him, "Eph'phatha," that is, "Be opened."
And his ears were opened, his tongue was released, and he
spoke plainly. And he charged them to tell no one; but the
more he charged them, the more zealously they proclaimed
it. And they were astonished beyond measure, saying, "He
has done all things well; he even makes the deaf hear and the
dumb speak."
Deacon:
People:
Organ Fanfare
The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, Lord Christ. .
The Sermon Hymn 325 Arlington
OFOR a thousand tongues to sing
My dear Redeemer's praise,
The glories of my God and King,
The triumphs of his grace!
2 Jesus, the Name that charms our fears,
That bids our sorrows cease;
'Tis music in the sinner's ears,
'Tis life and health and peace.
3 He speaks; and, listening to his voice,
New life the dead receive,
The mournful broken hearts rejoice,'.
The humble poor believe.
4 Hear him, ye deaf; his praise, ye dumb.
Your loosened tongues employ;
Ye blind, behold your Saviour come;
And leap, ye lame, for joyl
S My gracious Master and my God,
Assist me to proclaim
And spread through all the earth abroad
The honors of thy Name. Amen.
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(AFTER THE ASrPTION, PLEASE SIT FOR THE SERMbtW
The Sermon The Reverend Canon, Dr. Barry
(AT THE END OF.THE-SERMON,•'PLEASE STAND),
The Nicene Creed
I believe in one God,.
the Father. Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth;
and of all things visible and invisible;.
And in one Lord Jesus -Christ,
the only -begotten Son of God,
begotten of his Father before all worlds,
God of God, Light of Light,
very God of very God,
begotten, not made,
being of one substance -with the -Father; "
by whom all things were made; ,
.who for us men and for -our salvation
came.down from heaven,
and was incarnate by, the Holy Ghost of the.Virgiri Mary,
and was made man;
and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered and was buried;
and -the third day he rose again according to.the Scriptures,
and ascended into heaven,
and sitteth on the right hand of the Father; '
and he shall come again, with glory, .
to judge both the quick and the dead;
whose kingdom shall have no end.
And I believe in the Holy Ghost the Lord, and -Giver of Life,
who proceedeth from the Father and the Son; -
who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped
and glorified;
who spake by the Prophets.
And I believe one holy Catholic and Apostolic,Chu-rch;
I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins;
and .I look for the resurrection. of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen.
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QTHE PRAYERS, OF THE "PLE
Intercessory Prayers Form I
Led by: The Reverend Robert J. Vaughn
With all our heart and with all our mind, let us pray to the
Lord, saying, "Lord, have mercy."
For the peace from above, for the loving -kindness of God,
and for the salvation of our souls, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For the peace of the world, for the welfare of the holy Church
of God, and for the unity of all peoples, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For GEORGE, the Archbishop of Canterbury; EDMOND, our
Presiding Bishop; FRANK, Presiding Bishop elect; CALVIN
and JOHN our bishops; JAMES, our bishop retired; DREXEL
and MICHAEL, our companion bishops and their people;
RICHARD, our rector and pastor; SHEDRICK, deacon; for
your humble servant; for BIRDIE, NORMAN, ALLEN, VELMA,
HANSEL, ALFONSO, HAROLD, HUGHIE, GIZELLE, JOSEPH, ERIKA
and CONSTANCE Layminsters; for MARY, ELIZABETH, MALVERN
and VELMA Evangelists; for all clergy and people, let
us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For WILLIAM, the -President of these United States of
America; for the leaders of the nations, and for all
in authority, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For this city of Miami; for Metropolitan Dade County;
for those in positions of public trust that, they may
serve justice and promote the dignity and freedom of
every person, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For seasonable weather, and for an abundance of the fruits of
.the earth, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For the good earth which God has given us, and for the
wisdom and will to conserve it, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
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For those Awf'iavel on lands on; water, or in the air or
through outer space], let -us, pray to the Lord.
Lord, have i-hercy. -
For the aged and infirm, for the widowed and orphans; and
for the sick and the suffering, let us,pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy. `
For , let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy..
For the poor and the oppressed, for the unemployed and the
destitute, for prisoners and captives, and for all who
remember and care for them, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For all who have died'in the hope of the resurrection, and for
all the departed, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For deliverance from all danger, violence, oppression, and
degradation, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy..
For the absolution and remission of our sins -and offenses,
let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
That we may end our lives in faith and hope, without
suffering and without reproach, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
Defend us, deliver us, and in thy compassion protect us,
O Lord, by -thy grace.
Lord, have mercy.
In the communion of [ and of all the] saints, let
us commend ourselves, and one another;. and all our life, to
Christ our God.
To thee, O Lord our God.'
Silence
The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect.'
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K—_�venly Father, you have promised to h%.� what we ask in
the Name of your Son: Accept and fulfill our petitions, we
pray, not as we ask in our ignorance, nor as we deserve in our
sinfulness, but as you know and love us in your Son Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Prayer for Revival (Said by all)
A PRAYER FOR REVIVAL
By: The Parish's Evangelists
HEAVENLY FATHER, as we seek to do your will, help us to be ever mindful that
we are instruments to be used by you; that we may be the only Bible that those who
do not know you see and read. Let our thoughts and actions be as you would have
them be. As we journey on our pilgrimage in Praise and Worship Campmectings
toward our revival, we ask that your Spirit rest upon us. We ask that your Spirit
touch the prayer messengers in a very special way. We pray, Lord, that you will
strengthen the weak that you will open our eyes to see your love in those with whom
we come in contact. Give us the wisdom and courage.to proclaim the good news, to
tell of your blessings, to share with others the gifts you have so freely given us.
Many of us need to feel the touch of the "Master's Hand." Help us to recognize that
touch and to go forth and to do as you command. Many of us are heavy laden and
in need of special prayer; as we place those burdens and needs at the foot of the
cross help us, Lord, to leave them there knowing that your perfect Will, will be
done.
Open our eyes, Lord; we want to see Jesus. Open our ears, Lord; and teach us to
listen. Open our hearts, Lord; we want to love Jesus. Open our minds, Lord; your
word will sustain us. Open our mouths, Lord; we want to share Jesus. Open our
lives, Lord; and make us more willing.
Thank you, Lord, for showing us the way and for planting the seed for revival.
Thank you, Lord, for being our constant companion and guide. As we leave this
place, we ask that your love surrounds us and your presence enfolds us. Amen
Hymn "Hear Our Prayer, 0 Lord"
Hear our prayer, 0 Lord: Hear our prayer, 0 Lord:
Incline Thine ear to us and grant us Thy peace.
The Peace
Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be always with you:
People: And also with you.,
(AFTER THE EXCHANGE OF PEACE, PLEASE SIT FOR THE ANNOUNCEMENTS)
The WELCOME To Our VISITORS And The Announcement
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(AT THE ENP t THE ANNOUNCEMENTS PLEASE. STAN Y
THE CELB>IHATIOAi OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST
The Offertory,Sentences -
(PLEASE SIT FOR THE ANTHEMS)'
The Offertory Anthems: Saint Cecelia's.Choir �.
(PLEASE STAND FOR THE FOLLOWING HYMN AND PRESENTATION)
TO GOD BE THE GLORY
1, To God be the,glory great
things He hath done!
So'loved He the world that
He gave us His Son..
Who yielded -His life an
atonement for sin,
And opened the lifegate'
that all may go in.
CHORUS: Praise the Lord, praise
the Lord; let the earth
hear His voice! Praise
the Lord, praise the Lord
let the people rejoice! 0
come to the Father thru
Jesus the Son, and give
Him.the glory great things
He hath done.
2. 0 perfect redemption,_ the purchase _
of blood, _
To every believer the•promise of
God;
The vilest offender who truly be
lieves,
-That moment ,from Jesus a pardon
receives. CHORUS
3. Great things He path taught us,
great things'He hath done,
And great our rejoicing through- -
Jesus the Son;
But purer, and higher, and great-
er will be,
Our wonder, our transport, when '
Jesus we see. CHORUS
The Presentation of Alms and Oblations
Presenters: Raynal Sands
Richard Marquess -Barry; II.
Marquise Delvilla
Jabrai. Rambeau =
Sharria Scavella 9 7 — 705
Garth Basil Reeves
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The Offertor!_�rayer and Intention of the Mass;, .
Celebrant'�,-_—rd People
Father, we offer you these gifts which have been given to us,
this bread, this wine, this money. With them, we offer our-
selves, our lives and work. As this bread and wine become the
Body and Blood of our Lord, so may we and all your holy Church
become more effective instruments of your reconciling love
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Celebrant: Pray, brothers and sisters, that my sacrifice and
yours may be acceptable to God the Father Almighty.
People: May the Lord receive the sacrifice at your hands to
the praise and glory of_His Name, to our benefit and
to that of His holy Church.
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING, Prayer A
The people remain standing. The Celebrant, whether bishop or priest,
faces them and sings or says
The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Lift up your hearts.
People We lift them to the Lord.
Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People It is right to give him thanks and praise.
Celebrant It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere
to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and
earth.
Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and
Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever
sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:
(HERE IS SUNG THE SANCTUS AND BENEDICTUS QUI VENITE)
The people stand
Then the Celebrant continues
Holy and gracious Father:'
In your infinite love you made us for yourself;
and, when we had fallen into sin
and become subject to evil and death,
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you, irh, Tour mercy, sent Jesus Christ, _
your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature,
to live and'die as one of us,
to reconcile its to you;
the God and -Father of all.
He stretched out his arms upon the cross;
and offered himself, in obedience• to your will,
a perfect sacrifice for the whole world.
On the night he was handed -over to suffering and death,
our Lord Jesus Christ took bread;
and when he had given thanks to you;
he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said,
"Take, eat: This is my Body, which.is given for Vyou.
Do this for the remembrance of me."
After supper he took the cup of wine;
and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said,
"Drink this, all of you:
This is my Blood of the new Covenant;
Which is shed for, you and for many
for the forgiveness of sins.
Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me."
Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:.
Celebrant and People
Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.
The Celebrant continues
We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father,
in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving.
Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension,
we offer you these gifts.. -
Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit
to be for your people the Body and Blood, of your Son,
the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. .
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nctify us also. that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament,
and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace;
and at the last day bring us with'all your saints
into the joy of your eternal kingdom.
All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ.
By him, and with him, and in him,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit'
all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father,
now and for ever. AMEN.
And now, as our Savior
Christ has taught us,
we are bold to say,'
Continue with the Lord's Prayer
People and Celebrant
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed.be thy Name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those
who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory, _
for ever and ever. Amen.
(PLEASE KNEEL)
- Tim BgEAMG OF THE BREAD
The Antiphon j
Celebrant: Alleluia! Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us.
People: Therefore let:us keep the feast. Alleluia!
The Agnus Dei ("Lamb 0f God")
The Invitation to receive the Sacrament
Celebrant: Beho4.,.,i the Lamb of God: BeholdHi_m w�takes
away the sins of the world.,_
People: Lord, I am not worthy that you should come
under my roof but speak the word only and
my soul shall be.he,aled.
(YOU MAY BE SEATED DURING THE MINISTRATION OF THE HOLY COMMUNION)
(ALL BAPTIZED PERSONS IN GOOD STANDING.IN'TAEIR RESPECTIVE
CHURCH ARE WELCOME TO RECEIVE HOLY COMMUNION. WE RECEIVE _
BY PLACING OUR RIGHT HAND IN OUR LEFT HAND OPEN,AND EXTEND-
ED. WHEN THE HOST "BREAD" IS PLACED IN OUR -OPEN HAND,' -OUR „
RESPONSE IS "AMEN" AS WE EAT THE BREAD ".BODY" OF CHRIST". WE
ALL DRINK FROM THE COMMON CUP AS DID OUR LORD AND HIS.DIS-
CIPLES AS A SIGN OF OUR ONENESS AND"UNITY IN -HIM),. -
Communion Hymns: SPECIAL SELECTIONS BY THE PARISH CHOIR: '(The follow-
ing hymns are used as needed)
WHEN WE WALK WITH THE LORD
1. When we walk with the Lord in the light of His Word,
what a glory He sheds on our way.
While we do His good will He abides with us still,
and with all who will trust and obey.
-CHORUS Trust and obey, for there's no.'other way to be.,
happy in Jesus, but, to trust and obey.
2. Not a.shadow can rise, not'a cloud in the skies
but His smile quickly drives it away;
Not a -,doubt nor a fear, not a sigh nor a'tear
can abide while we trust and obey. Chorus
3. Not a burden we bear, not a sorrow we share
but our toil He doth richly repay;
Not a grief nor a loss, not a frown not a cross - —
but is blest if we trustand obey. Chorus
4. But we never can prove the delights of His love
until all on the altar we lay,
For the favor He shows and the joy He bestows
are for them who will trust and obey.,., Chorus .
5. Then in fellowship sweet we will sit atAi'sJeet, ;
11, or we'll walk by His side in the way -
What He says we will do-, where He sends we will go.
never fear, only trust and obey. Chorus
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LEAD ME, GUIDE C,"ALONG THE WAY
CHORUS; Lead me, guide me, along the way,
For if you lead me, I cannot stray.
Lord, let me walk each day with Thee,
Lead me, Oh Lord, Lead me. .
1. I am weak and I need,thy strength and power,
to help me over my -weakest. -hour.
Help me through the -darkness thy face to see,
Lead me, Oh Lord, Lead me. Chorus
2. Help me tread in the paths of -righteousness,
be my aid when Satan and sin oppress.
I am putting all my trust in Thee,
Lead me, Oh Lord, Lead me. Chorus
3. I am lost if you take your hand from me,
I am blind without thy Light to see.
Lord, just always let me thy servant be, -
Lead me, Oh Lord, Lead me. Chorus
HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW 3.
1. Why should I feel discouraged, why
should the shadows come;
Why should my heart.be.lonely, and
long for heav'n and home;
When Jesus is my portion? My constant
Friend is He;
His eye is on the -sparrow, and I• know
He watches me; .
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know
He watches me. .%
Refrain..sung by all
I sing because I'm happy, I sing because
I'm free; for His eye is on the sparrow,
and I know He watches me.
2. "Let not your heart be troubled,"
His tender word I. hear;
And resting on Hi.s.goodness, I lose
my doubts and fears;
Tho' by the path He leadeth, but one
step I may see: '
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know
He watches me;
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know
He watches me.- Refrain
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Whenever -I am tempted, whenever
clouds Arise,'
When songs give place to sighing,
.when hope within me dies,
I draw the,closer to Him; from care
He sets me free;
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know
He watches me;
Hi-s eye ison the sparrow, and I know
He watches me. Refrain
1--mINE EYES HAVE SEEN THE GLORY
1. Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord;
He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are
stored;
He has.loosed the fateful lightning of His terrible swift sword;
His truth is marching on.
REFRAIN: Glory, glory, hallelujah! Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Glory, glory, hallelujah! His truth is marching on.
2. I have seen Him in the watchfires of a hundred circling camps;
They have builded Him an altar in the evening dews and damps;
I can read His righteous sentence by the dim a,nd flaring lamps;
His day is marching on. Refrain
3. He has sounded forth the trumpet that shall never sound retreat;
He is sifting out the hearts of men before His judgment seat.
0 be swift, my soul, to answer Him! be jubilant, my feet!
Our God is marching on. Refrain
4. In the beauty of the lilies, Christ was born across the sea,
With the glory in His blosom that transfigures you and me;
As He dided to make men holy, let us die to make men free;
While God is marching on. Refrain
(PLEASE KNEEL FOR THE FINAL PRAYER AND BLESSING)
The PostCommunion Collect
After Communion, the Celebrant says
Let us pray.
Celebrant and People
Eternal God, heavenly Father,
you have graciously accepted us as living -members
of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ,
and you have fed us with spiritual food
in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood.
Send us now into the world in peace,
and grant us strength and courage
to love and serve you
with gladness and singleness of heart;
through Christ our Lord: Amen.
The Blessing
Celebrant: May Christ the Son of-Godi--be mani t in'•'you,
that your lives may be a light to th world.
People: Amen 9 7- 705
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Celebra C
And the blessing of God Almi : + The Father, `
+ The Son, and,-+ The Holy -Sp -lit, be among you, I
and remain with you through eternity.
Peop,le:,
Amen
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(PLEASE STAND)
The National Negro
Hymn "Lift Ev'ry Voice And Sing"
Lift ev'ry voice and sing,
till earth and heaven ring.
Ring with the harmonies of Liberty,' .
Let our rejoicing rise,
High as the list'ning skies,.
Let it resound loud as the rolling sea.
Sing a song full,'of the faith that the
dark past has taught us;
Sing a song full of the hope that the
present has brought us;
-Facing the rising sun of our new day
began, I i ,
Let us march on till victory is won. -
Stony the road we trod,
Sitter the chast-ning.rod,
Felt -in the days when hope unborn
had died;
Yet with a steady beat,
Have not our weary, feet,-,.--, '
Come to the place for which our fathers
sighed?
We have come over a way that with tears
have been watered; -
We have come, treading our path thro'
the blood of the slaughtered, '
Out from the gloomy past,
till now we stand at last,
Where the white gleam of our, bright'star"
is cast. y ..
(FIRST PART OF VERSE THREE IS 1
A PRAYER AND IS SUNG SOFTLY 1111
AND SLOWER)
God of our weary years,
God of our silent tears' .:
p Thou who halt brought us thus,far on the .way;
Thou who hast by Thy might,
Led us into the light,
Q Keep us forever in the path we,.pray.:•
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PART IS SUNG ROBUSTLY
AND FASTER) -
Lest our feet stray from the places,
our God,
Where we met Thee,
Lest our hearts, drunk with the wine
of the world,
we forget Thee;
Shadowed beneath Thy hand,
may we forever stand,
True to our God,.
True to our native land.
The Dismissal The Reverend Robert J. Vaughn
Deacon: Go forth in peace.
Remember God.
Be of service to your brothers
and sisters.
Keep the Faith by sharing it with
others.
BE THE CHURCH!
People: Amen! Thanks be to God. Amen!
The Processional into the World: Hymns "Guide
Me, 0 Thou Great Redeemer"
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GUIDE ME. O THOU GREAT REDEEMER
1. Guide me, O Thou great Redeemer,
pilgrim through this barren land.
I am weak, but Thou art mighty,
hold me with Thy powerful hand.
Bread of heaven! Bread of heaven!
Feed we till I want no more—,
Feed Me Till I Want No More!
2. Open now the crystal fountain,
whence the healing stream doth flow.
Let the fire and cloudy pillar,
lead me all my journey through.
Strong Deliverer! Strong Deliverer!
Be Thou stilt my strength and shield—,
Be Thou Still My Strength And Shield!
3. When I tread the verge of Jordan,
bid my anxious fears subside.
Death of death, and hell's destruction,
land we safe on Cannon's side.
Songs of Praises! Songs of Praises!
I will ever give to. Thee--,
I Will Ever Give To Thee!
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�-� GO forward, Christian soldieQ_
r,
Beneath his banner true:
The Lord himself, thy Leader,
Shall all thy foes subdue.
His love foretells thy trials;
He knows thine hourly need;
He can with bread of heaven
Thy fainting spirit feed.
2 Go forward, Christian soldier,
Fear not the secret foe;
Far more o'er thee are watching
Than human eyes can know:
Trust only Christ, thy Captain;
Cease not to watch and pray;
Heed not the treacherous voices
That lure thy soul astray.
3 Go forward, Christian soldier,
Nor dream of -peaceful rest,
Till Satan's host is vanquished
And heaven is all possessed;
Till Christ himself shall call thee
. To lay thine armor by,
And wear in endless glory
The crown of victory.
4 Go forward, Christian soldier,
Fear not the gathering night:
The Lord has been thy shelter;
The Lord will be thy light.
-,When morn his face revealeth,
Thy dangers all are past:
O pray that faith. and virtue
May keep thee :to the last!
The Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi
Lord, make us instruments of your peace: Where there is hatred, let us sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon; Where there is discord, union;
Where there is doubt, faith; Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light; Where there is sadness, joy.
Grant that we may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
To be understood as to understand; To be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive; It is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Organ Postlude
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�" Tlfought vf'�Ire ?'l7m(V
"To say "AMEN" is not just to utter a ritual word, but to make a seri-
ous commitment. God calls us to make our lives an Amen to His pur-
-pose, lives that say Yes! to God."
Arthur P. Boers
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Cja ladies of the RECTOR'S C"HAPTL,,hi l l meet on.
Saturday, September 13, at 4:00 P.M.-, Blackett
Hall.
-_.The VESTRY will meet on Tuesday,, September 15,- in-
�•..'stead of Tuesday, September .9 , s was"'earlier print-
Scheduled ed in the bulletin.;
Meetings .,:
THE" CENTENNIAL_ GALA BANQUET -.COMMITTEE, will mee.t'.'on.-
Wednesday, September-249 at'7:00 P.M."ALL COMMITTEE
MEMBERS -ARE URGED TO PLEASE.BE PRESENT AND ON TIME.
The Parish Family's BIRTHDAY GREETINGS go out to the following Persons:z
Mrs..:Wi"tlean F. Butler, Sept 7 " Mrs. Christe.1,1 .1. Roach,":Sept
Ms. Shirley L. Taylor,"Sept 77 Mr: Leon Storr.' Jr:, Sept.10
Ms. Karen Brown, Sept 8 Mrs..Ethel H.. Davenport, Sept-11
Mr. Fred W. Johnson; -Sept. 8 Mrs: "Clari'ce Johnson; -Sept 12
Mrs. Lillian S. Richardson, Sept 8 Mr. Richard_Scott," Sept 12
Mrs.. Sandra "B.. Wi 1.1'i.ams ; Sept 9 Ms : Fl ora- J . `Brown Sept 12'
Miss Nacheline Jean Machel , - Sept .9 Mr: Samuel G... Clear`; III Sept' 13
Mrs. Eva M. Johnson, Sept 10. Ms. Janis E.-Sanders, Sept 1.3
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to each of you' and God's richest blessings -of life, health and..,:
happiness be yours always..-.-
The Parish Family's WEDDING ANNIVERSARY -GREETINGS.-go outto-the_
following couples:
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph (Juanita) .Fennell.;. September 7th.:-The ir 49th,
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY God's continued blessings and favor upon you as you
strive to keep vow and covenant of your marriage.
The Parish Family's expressions, of. -sympathy .go
out to the family of: m: -
VINCENT ANTHONY (Vincent died on August 30 He was
d' IN funeral ized, on :September,µ6.: He- was the son of�
NOW w�,,Mrs: Carolyn. .Adams; -"nephew of -„Mrs _ LiMan S ,
Richardson ,o.f, •the�:Pari sh - ramify`: )
Charlotte LStrachan`-Li'ghtbbuurneX(-A cand'1a burns to
the glory of: Almighty. God,=in-'Charlo:tte''s blessed-'
memory 3 and: for .the` repose:; of fier; soul= on 'her = na'tal
- ' day, September.-,,7, by her daughter, Mrs. Cynthia L.
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Charlotte Shan Lightbourne (Brown; son, l Earl H. Lightbourne;
Grand and Greatgr`d� children.).
Colleen Saunders Pinder (A candle burns to the glory of Almighty God
in Colleen's blessed memory and for the repose of her soul on her,.natal day,
September 10 by her son and daughter-in-law, The Reverend Canon and Mrs.
Nelson W. (Manion) Pinder and Family).
Amy Taylor.(A candle burns to the glory of Almighty God"in Amy's bless-
ed memory and for the repose of her soul on the anniversary -of the death,
September 7, by her daughter., Ms. Nellie Taylor and Family)
"Rest Eternal Grant Unto Them, O Lord:
And Let Light Perpetual Shine Upon Them. "
BIRTHDAY FLOWERS are given to the glory of Almighty God in thanksgiving
and honor of the natal anniversary of the following person:
Mrs. Lillian Richardson by her sister, Mrs. Carolyn Adams; nieces and
nephews
BIRTHDAY CANDIES burn to the glory of Almighty God in thanksgiving and
honor of the natal anniversaries of the following persons:
Mrs. Yvonne Delvilla by St. Scholastica's Chapter
Mrs. Lillian Richardson by her sister, Mrs. Carolyn Adams; nieces and nep-
phews
Mrs. Lillian Richardson for herself
Mrs. Lillian Richardson by Saint Monica's Chapter
Mrs. Sandra B. Williams by St.. Theresa's Chapter
Ms. Janis E. Sanders by St. Scholastica's Chapter
Miss Nacheline Jean Machel by Father Barry .
Mr. Samuel G. Clear, III by the Clear, Hamilton, Taylor, Johnson and
Toston Families
Mrs. Ethel H. Davenport by the Clear, Hamilton, Taylor, Johnson and Toston
Families
Ms:., -Flora J. Brown by St.'Scholastica's Chapter „
CANDLES FOB HEAI016 burn, to the glory of Almighty God beseeching His
healing Presence upon the following persons:,..
Mr. Morrison. E.. Bullard:Jr. for. himself
Dr. John .McKinney: by his:friend,• Ms: Anna Grace ;Sweeting
FLOWERS are given to the glory of Almighty God in thanksgiving and honor of the 2e
Anniversary CelebrationHE REVEREND CANON RICHART\IVINGSTON
MARQUESS-BARRY, D. as Rector of Saint Agnes' Episcopal Church by:
Mrs. Virla Rolle Barry (Wife); Mrs. Diana Barry Stokes (Daughter);
Master Richard Livingston Marquess -Barry, II (Grandson)
Mrs. Athenia Barry Kelley (Mother); Mrs. Veronica Piper (Sister);
and nieces.
Mrs. Mary Johnson Robbins (Cousin) -and Family
CANDLES burn to the glory of Almighty God in thanksgiving and honor of the 20'h
Anniversary Celebration of THE REVEREND CANON RICHARD LIVINGSTON
MARQUESS-BARRY, D.D. as Rector of Saint Agnes' Episcopal Church by:
Members of the Search Committee who visited Fort Pierce, Florida in the
search process: Major Leory Smith, Retired; Mrs. Euterpie R. Newsome; Mrs.
Rosemary Murray. Also visiting Ft. Pierce was the late CHARLES WILLIAMS, SR.
"Rest Eternal Grant Unto Him; 0-, Lord."
Mrs. Rachel Culmer Williams and Mr. Cameron Culmer and Families
Mr. Marcus Symonette and Mr.-- Earl Symonette'
Mrs. Verna Knowles
Mrs. Emily Carey Pittman and Mr. Ivan McCaskill
Mr. and Mrs. William (Jessie) Pinder, Jr. and Family
"CONGRATULATION! "
The Parish Family's fond CONGRATULATIONS go out to WINNERS OF THE
MB. And MISS SAINT AGNES' CONTEST held on last Sunday and sponsored
by the RECTOR'S CHAPTER. Of Episcopal Church Women.
MR, SAINT AGNES'
.MR. ELTON CLARKE
(Son of MR. & MRS. HAROLD (MALINEY) CLARKE; Grandson of Ms. Vera Lee)
MISS SAINT' AGNES _
MISS MELLANESE MCCALL
(Daughter of MRS._ ANNA N. PRATT, Granddaughter of Mrs. Catherine Armbrister)
FIRST RUNNER-UP MISS SAINT AGNES'_
MISS TIFFANY CLARK
(Daughter of MR. & MRS. HAROLD.(SHIRLEY) CLARK )
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Chutc-11 Dinnet'�
THE EPISCOPAL CHURCHMEN#2 will have another
famous DINNER SALE. SEPTEMBER 139 1997 FROM
11:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. PICKUP YOUR ORDERS IN
CULMER HALL. BRING A FRIEND ... BRING A
NEIGHBOR..... PLACE ORDERS WITH ANY MEMBER OF
CHURCHMEN#2.
Charles Hudson
235-3127
Clarence Clear
758-9036
Charles Cleare
441-9565 or 665-9911
George W. Davis
-696-8189
Earnest Knowles
758-2057
Marcus Symonette
770-0644
Thomas Nottage
758-3873
Cecil Claire'
633-8340
Fred Johnson
759-8359
Mervin Armbrister
638-3497
Prince G. Gordon
638-9552
Eugene Cole
836-3166
Chancey Edgecombe
' 836-5709
Harold Clarke _
635-5326
Herman Keith
685-1250
Rosevelt Meadows
Cyril Moss
835-8853
Leroy Albury
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SAINT CECELINS CHAPTER of Episcopal Church Women "SCENIC TOUR"
leaves on neat Friday, September 12'h, at 12;00 midnight. The first stop will
be in SANTEE, SOUTH CAROLIaNA where a cookout will be held at the home
of Mrs. Louise Hutcheson. On Saturday evening the tour continues on to
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA where overnight lodging has been arranged. A tour
of Historic Savannah will be done on Sunday. After a late Sunday evening
dinner, the tour continues back to Miami.
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BAZAAR
THE MATE HAS BEEN SET!
OCTOBER18, 199 ! t t
A MEETING OF ALL CALENDAR TEA CAPTAINS, CO -CAPTAINS, AND INTERESTED
PERSONS WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14T", FOLLOWING THE SER-
VICE IN THE NAVE OF THE CHURCH. YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO PLEASE BE
PRESENT FOR THIS IMPORTANT MEETING.
The success of this year's BAZAAR depends on the FULL CONGREGATION'S
INVOLVEMENT. YOUR PARTICIPATION, NEW IDEAS, CREATIVITY and COOP-
ERATION are NEEDED to make this the best ever.
PLEASE RESERVE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14T", ON YOUR CALENDAR AND
PLAN NOW TO BE INVOLVED IN THE PLANNING OF THE ANNUAL PARISH
BAZAAR.
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THE THEODORE R. GIBSON CHAPTER OF THE UNION OF BLACK EPISCOPA
LIANS WILL WORSHIP WITH US ON NEXT SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14m. THE
NEWLY ELECTED OFFICERS WILL BE INSTALLED AT THAT TIME.
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PROJECT
BL.,6.X-1V MISSISSIPPI kktURSION
CA"S/NO"
CALENDAR TCENTENNIAL PROJECT
- BII.OXI, MISSISSIPPI EXCURSION
CHURCHWIDE CALENDAR TEA PROJECT
BILOXI, MISSISSIPPI EXCURSION
PRICE:. $189.00 (DOUBLE)
SINGLE: $229.00 (SINGLE)
(There are no Cripple rates)
Saint Agnes' was able to secure only 80 SPOTS for this -trip.
The price includes:
*Round trip Air from Ft. Lauderdale
*Three sumptuous Buffet Meals
*Hotel (The Newest and Top Of The Line/The Grand)
*$10.00 Worth Of Casino Chips .
ONLY DATES we could get are:
Leaving, Sunday, October.26`�, at 9:00 a.m.
Returning, Monday, October 27te, in the P.M.
A deposit of $100.00 is required NOW to secure your spot.
Please complete the -form on the neat page and pass it in to Mrs. Vennda Rei H..Gibson,
along with your deposit.
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CALE11 WAR TEA CENTENNIAL,710JECT
(CHUL,iHWIDE CALENDAR TEA MAJEv a)
BKOXI, MISSISSIPPI EXCURSION
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26-.MONDAY, OCTOBER 27,1997
Mrs. Gibson:
Please reserve a spot for me and my travelling companion for the Biloxi trip.
My name:
Date of Birth:
(Required because this is an adult center)
Address:
City: State:
Zip Code:
1 Telephone: ( )
1 Travelling Partner's Name:
Date Of Birth:
Address:
City: State:
Zip Code:
Telephone: ( )
TOTAL DEPOSIT SUBMITTED FOR ME: $
Travelling Partner
e
Your Signature:
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Cl- NTENNIAL CULMINATI 3ACTWITIES
THE CENTENNIAL GALA DINNER DANCE BANQUET
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 1998
.; AN -EXQUISITE :.ELEGANT'.'..AFFAIR
THE BISCAYNE MARROITT ON THE BAY
BEFORE THE COMMITTEE GOES PUBLIC WITH OUR CENTENNIAL
CULMINATING SOCIAL, IT WAS FELT THAT EACH FAMILY WITHIN
THE PARISH FAMILY SHOULD .BE GIVEN.. FIRST`'OPPORTUNITY*TO
PURCHASE FAMILY TABLES. EACH TABLE OF TEN (10) IS i
$400.00. SIGN THE INTENT FORM -BELOW. YOU HAVE FROM
TODAY THROUGHOUT SEPTEMBER TO PAY FOR. YOUR FAMILY '
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THE HISTORIC SAINT AGNES' EPISCOPAL CHURCH'
CENTENNIAL -GALA DINNER DANCE BANQUET
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, `1998 .1 '>
DEAR MADAM:
PLEASE RESERVETABLE(S)_IN MY FAMILY'S NAME. I U-NDERSTAND
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The Episcopal Church Women of Trinity Cathedral invite you to be apart of the
1 Autumn Carden Extravagaam's Youth Talent Show.
I When: Sat urday. October 25.1997
I Where: On the Cathedral grounds, at 464 NE 16th St. Miami. ft 3313 7.
I What: any Rind of performance: Singing. music playing, dance. poetry, drama. etc —
Requirement: you must be 16 or Itss.
1 Application deadline: September 20.1997
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TKE EPISCOPAL CGH-UkiN WOMEN
North Dade-Deanery
unity Feiiawship
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Date: Fffday, September 26. 1997
Time:. 7:30 p.m.,- until.....
Place: The, Hi stori c St, Agnes Episcopal Church
1750- NX 3r,,Avenue, Miami,- Fl. 33136
This Is a family event[ Everyone Is Invited.
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Pleasi RSVP yd"ur Parish's EMPresident
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(305) 62"140
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WOMEN.THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH
1 DADE FALL DEANERV MEETING
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Registration w1U begin at 9:00 a.m.
Please complete and send the attached -pre -registration lnforrnat on _ by.
September 30, 1997 to:
Eugenie Henry
3411 N.W. 172n° Terrace
Miami, Fl. 33056
(305) 625-6405.
or
Dorothea Turnquest
17311 N.W. 24' Avenue
Miami, Fl.. 33056.
(305) 625 6623 . _:
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THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN
NORTH DADE DEANERY
LUNCHEON RESERVATION FORM
Name of Church:
Number attending:
Flame of person (s) attending Name of person (s) attending:
leaseopecify Diocesan Officer (s) please soecify Diocesan Officer W
L ( NCHEON FEF_ - 3S.DO
Please make checks or money orders payable to:
(ECW St. Kevin's Episcopal Church)
Deadline for luncheon reservations
September 30,1997
(Sorry! No refunds?)
MwL, JUVP
Mrs. EmSenk Neary or
3111 N.W.172' Terrace
Miami. FL 33036 (3051625.6.I0S
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17311 N.W. 2P Ayenwe
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SEEKING FOSTER PARENTS
BETHESDA FAMILY SERVICES IS
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FOSTER PARENTS TO FAUN LINE [IF TWn
Buur HOMES IN THE S7U(HiivEEv"c
DADE AREA.
PERFECT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG
CCIUPLE ATTENDING; SCHOOL LIP EMPTY
NESTERS DES114ING TO MAKE AN IMPACT
ON A YOUNG PLRSONS LIFE
ALL PARTIES INTERESTED MUST PASS A
BACKGROUND SCREENING
EVALUATION FOR CONSIDERATION
IF INTERESTED PLEASE CONTACT:
STEVEN VAN"EUSEN
BUSINESS MANAGER
AT:
(30 5Y 247-9 528, 246-2900 IIR
(305) 339-2473-BEEPER
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CALENDAR TEA ASSESSMENT
ADULTS
$100.00 _
WORKiNO YOUNC7 ADULTS (HIGH SCHOOL/COLLEGE)
CIiILDREN
$10.00
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SUMMER
WEATHER
ALWAYS EVAPORATES OUR
HELP US BEAT THE HEAT AND KEEP THE BILLS PAID DURING THE
LONG HOT SUMMER MONTHS BY SENDING YOUR PLEDGE
COMMITMENT TO:
THE HISTORIC SAINT AGNES' EPISCOPAL CHURCH
P. O. BOX 012943
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33101
BE SURE TO MAKE' REGULAR CONTRIBUTIONS" -TO ENERGY i.
ASSISTANCE .DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. THE PARISH TAKES A
BEATING WITH ELECTRIC BELLS DURING THIS TIME_ THE RECTOR
AND VESTRY ARE APRECIATIVE FOR YOUR GENEOUS SUPPORT!
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TWENTY=EIGHT ANNUAL CONVENTION
DIOCESE -OF SOUTHEAST FLORIDA
ST. PAWS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
KEY. WEST, FLORIDA
OCTOBER 10-11;1997
If you are planning to attend the DIOCESAN:CONVENTION and wish to have Fr.
Barry make reservations (hoteljl-unch and banquet) for you, it is important
that you speak with him today.
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SAINT AGNES'-DELEGATES TO,CONVENTION ARE: LT. COL .- NORMAN CAREY, Retired;
MR. ELSTON DAVIS, and MS. ARNETT C. HEPBURN: -THE ALTERNATES ARE: MR. JAMES
E. MARTIN, JR., MRS. RACHEL C. WILLIAMS, and MR. PHILIP R. WALLACE.
THE FALL NORTH DADE DEANERY. CONVOCATION
ALL PARISH DIOCESAN CONVENTION DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES ARE TO NOTE THAT THE
FALL NORTH DADE DEANERY CONVOCATION. WILL. BE HELD ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH,
AT SAINT MARGARET'S .CHURCH, MIAMI-LAKES, BEGINNING WITH REGISTRAT.ION.AND
COFFEE AT 9:30 A.M.
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Vk-_:;ECELIA'S CHAPTER
OF
ST. AGNES' EPISCOPAL CHURCHWOMEN
IS SPONSORING IT'S:
- 710M
ANNUAL PRAYER B AST ,
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20,1997
9:00 A.M.
ST. AGNES' EPISCOPAL CHURCH
BLACKETT PARISH HALL "
1750 N.W. 3�D AVENUE (REAR) ,
DONATION: $6.00
The Rector, on behalf of the Parish Wardens,
Vestry and the entire congregation of this
HISTORIC SAINT AGNES' EPISCOPAL CHURCH,
WELCOMES ALL who are worshipping and
visiting with us on this special occasion
of the Rect s 2e Anniversary and
the W Amiversary of the Admission
do Blacks as Police Of6cere in the
CftefNRami. We trust that your
worship experience with us has been
for you the joy and blessing that
your presence is for us.
If any of you, our visitors, are in search of a Church home, we open the
doors of this Historic Church and invite your kind and prayerful considera-
tion in "CASTING YOUR LOT" with us here at Saint Agnes' Church. Just fill
in the backside of the bulletin and pass it on to any of the Ushers. You
will hear from%us soon. Again, WELCOME!
SU70--8AY SCHOOL TEACHERS,,"',) MEET
L
There will be a meeting of SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS on Sunday, September
21st, following the_9:00,A.M.*Euchari.st..-.,.ALL fEACHEkS-,are_'asked to.note
the meeting and be present.
REGISTRATION FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL_.'.
Registration for Sunday _School will begin on Sunday,--S�p-
tember 70, and continue-throughtout the-en"tire month of
September.Regi'stration forms will: be . available in the
OLIN& vestibule of the Church. Completed registration forms can
1 TOM be given -to Ms..- Gizblle'.MdPh'eei'Mrs.'Co""n'stance Collie-Rollel
or any other Sunday Sch'obl,;teacher.
SCAY, ANNUAL-SUNDAV - SCHOOL BREAKFAST
-THE ANNUAL SUNDAY SCHOOL BREAKFAST will be held on Sunday,
October 5, 199,7N. at..9.:00_A.'M Blackett Hall. The Sunday
School Staff, Parents, You - ng Adul--ts and- Children will be
in Corporate Holy Communion at the 10:452' A.M. I Eucharist.*
You are asked to"inclu'd.da.these activities in your schedule
and to be present with -your, c.hi'ldren.
SUNDAY'SCHOOL RE -OPENS; Y'-- SUNDAj -OCTOBER 12TH
Please note -that SUNDAY.SCHOOL CLASSES bein at g.S.unday October 1.2TH, 9:'30
A.M., Blacke+t Hall.
It is expec-ted that- ALL YOUNG ADULTS AND CHILDREN. of the*,Parish, Family. wil 1
attend Sunday School.*
We have planned -an exciting year to growth and learning., COME, -JOIN -US.
Please: -note thk4he Parish CENTENNIAL CONFIRMATION
IRMATION CLASS will. be
o I
forming soon. It is the Rector's hope that each fybu are seeking out
persons to present for Holy Confirmation. If not, you have -time. Surely
there is someone whom you know that is not affiliated or connected with
a church. BRING THEM TO YOUR'CHURCH -AND HOPEFULLY TO CHRIST.
You will discover in many instances such as -this, that's *s'imple' "invitation"
. tation'
is all that is needed.
The confirming Bishop for the Centennial Class, wilt- be one of African descent.
The Rector is working on`this how'. Remember',"'KEEP- THE, FAITH -BY SHARING -.IT ,.WITH OTHERSI" BRING A SOUL
4 TO CHRIST:..
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SOMETHING WORT H.r `-NDERING
PAUSE... PONDER ... i OFIT...
THE ANGLICAN DIGEST
Theses from our Cathedral Door
.. DE -FUSING AND RE -FUSING
1! 1 THE E-WORD
avin Reid, the Bishop of
Maidstone in the Church of
England, recently addressed an
Episcopal Church vestry concern-
ing the concept of evangelism. He
sought to de -fuse the word from its
self-righteous associations, then
rc-fuse the word for present, effec-
tive use. Here is what he said:
"Evangelism" means giving out
good news. It is emotionally lit-
tle different from telling a
friend you have received a pro-
motion, come into an inheri-
tance, or fallen in love.
Evangelism is most natural
among family, friends, and ac-
quaintances. Mass campaigns,
ringing doorbells, addressing'
people to whom you. have no
connection —in other words,
impersonal evangelism —sel-
dom achieves much. People are
subjects not objects.
A*cording to overwhelming
statistical evidence, the vast
majorityof people come to
Christ through the nurture of
the Church. In fact, the founda-
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tion is laid for most before the
age of 15. Therefore, our Sun-
day Schools are absolutely vital
to the future of the Church, as is
strong youth work.
For one vestry, at least, Bishop
Reid de -demonized the E-word.
He made it sound like a natural
thing, the sharing of hope among
friends, yet at the same time a real
action. Christ is involved in what
we are doing.
I could see the threat -level drop
before my eyes. And it was an im-
portant drop, deep in the heart of
Baptist country -What Macedon-
ian service rendered us by an apos-
tolic bishop!
—The Very Rev. Paul F. M. Zahl,
Dean, Cathedral Church the Advent
Birmingham, Alabama
9'7- 795
ON THE LIV SIDE OF LIFE
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OMITTED UNDER BIRTHDAY CANDLES
Mrs. Virla R. Barry by Mrs. Cynthia L. Brown and Ms. Sheryl Troutman
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The family of DORIS J. 'FERGUSON wishes to "THANK""the St. Agnes' Episcopal
Church Family for its generous donation to us as a result of a fire in our home.
We are exceedingly grateful and will always remember you in our prayers. j
May God richly bless all of you. "
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Love and Prayers Always,
Doris J. Ferguson and Family
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BEvivAL BEGINS T M KROW
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THE HISTORIC SAINT AGNES'
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Theme:
"TheyW Know We Are Christians By Our Love...
... Living the Vision"
Sept. 8, 9, and 10
7:30 PM nightly
1760 NW 3rd.Avenue
Guest Preachers and Choirs from:
Jordan Grove Missionary Baptist Church
The Rev. Douglas Cooke, Pastor
Mt. Olivette Missionary Baptist Church
The Rev. Franklin Clark, Pastor
New Birth Baptist Church
Bishop Victor T. Curry, Pastor
The Rev. Canon Richard L Marquess -Bang, Rector and Pastor
The Rev. Shediick E. Gilbert, Deacon Assistant
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TIDE MIAMI NEGR® I'�TF®RCE
When the railroad magnate, Henry M. Flagler, came to Miami in the early
1890's'to build housing before the railroad was to be extended from West Palm
Beach, he brought along -with him skilled and unskilled colored laborers who were
accompanied by their families. During the construction of the Royal Palm Hotel, they
dived in shacks built out of refuge materials, with cheesecloth to cover the openings to
prevent the entrance of mosquitoes, on the grounds surrounding the building.
After the hotel was completed and the railway was extended to Miami, the
tourists arrived. The colored laborers and their families decided to remain in Miami.
However, they learned they were.not-welcomed to live near the Anglos.
Mr. Flagler then asked the white homesteaders to give up the area west of the
railroad tracks. He assured the Anglos that the colored people would be an asset to
the community. His words were prophetic, for the colored men made up the number
of required voters, approximately one-third (1/3), needed to incorporate the City.. of
Miami on'July 28,1896.
Bahamians were invited to come to the city to plant and to harvest crops, thus
adding to the colored population. It became even more obvious that the land was
needed. Eventually, Flagler was able to persuade the whites. The area initially desig-
nated for the colored people was located West of the Railroad beginning on Flagler
Street (then known as Cherry'Stree't) to Fourteenth Street (then known as Wadell
Street).
As early as 1901, colored leaders asked for policemen of their own race
because of the brutality of white policemen and the bias of judges. Their pleas went
unheeded. .
By 1910, the colored population in Miami had grown to forty (40%) percent.
Its inhabitants occupied only ten (10%) percent of the area. As a result, crime and
vice breeding haunts were created. Then, it became necessary to extend the area for
the colored people to the North and West.
In order to solve issues and to enforce.law and order, prominent colored
leaders organized the Civic League of Colored Town. This organization; along with
the Colored Board of Trade, gave the community an organized group of leaders who
regularly attended the commission meetings to request colored policemen. They
pointed out that, because there was police brutality and judicial bias, a need existed
for better law enforcement in.thercolored community: Their efforts also were
ignored. =
During the real estate boom, people ."flocked" to Miami from everywhere.
The result was more overcrowding in the'area and additional problems. Teenage
gangs, crapshooting on the streets, prostitution', and.police.brutalitywere rampant:
In 1940,•a gunfight -between the 14te Street gang and the 201 Street gang
_..- . 46 Cont' d''next page I
resulted in the murder ae of the warring members. A mass meeting spearheaded
by the Colored Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance and the Juvenile Dari a ue cy Committee invited other community organizations and leaders, both White and
Negro, to speed up the need to approve the presence of Negro policemen in the
Central Negro District, formerly called Colored Town. Again, the effort to hire col-
ored police officers failed.
By 1944, Miami's Negro population was 43,187. The majority of the Negroes
still lived in the Central Negro area (Colored Town). In addition, the Armed Forces,
during World War II, stationed servicemen in the area, thereby compounding the ex-
isting problems that required protection. A newly formed organization, The Negro
Citizens League, led by its president, Otis Mundy, and Father John E. Culmer,
Rector of St. Agnes' Episcopal Church, spoke courageously and forcefully to continue
the quest to convince the city's leadership to hire Negro policemen in order that the
colored community's citizens would be protected in every way,.shape, and form.
Finally, in July 1944, the Negro leaders were asked to submit the names of
men who could qualify to become police officers. Sargeant Tanner was appointed to
train the prospective members of the force. In order to avoid -controversy in the
community, the men were trained in secrecy at the Liberty Square Housing Project.
Ralph White, John Milledge, Clyde Lee, Edward Kimball, and Moody Hall success-
fully completed the program and were sworn in on September_ 1,1944, at the office of
Dr. Ira P. Davis,1036 N.W. 2°d Avenue, Miami. In fact, Dr. Davis' office served as
the Negro Precinct until around.October,1944.
The Negro officers were referred to as patrolmen rather than policemen.
Even though their salaries were the same as the white policemen,, their jurisdiction
was limited to the Negro area, and they could only arrest Negroes. When they. were
sworn in the men wore the same attire - white shirts and blacks pants - as white
officers. However; thereafter their uniforms consisted of black shirts and black pants
during the daytime and blue shirts at night.
Edward Kimball; one of the first five (5), admitted that his duties really pre-
sented a fierce challenge at the beginning of his career as a patrolman. However, he
said he found confidence when his priest, who also was the person who-eecommended
him for the position, walked with him on the night beat to assure him that everything
would be alright.
_Within a month.of September 1, six (6) more patrolmen were hired by the
Miami Police Department. Their names were: Clinton Williams, James Washington,
Jacob Franks, B. J. Guilford, Alex McDowell, and Amos Brooks. Mrs. Annie M.
Coleman, Whose son was Clinton Williams, was selected as the "Mother" of the Negro
patrolmen. Dr. Ira P. Davis was selected as the "Father.". The officers were then
housed in a shack located in the rear of N.W. 2"' Avenue near Dr. Davis' -office. In
March of 1945, a Negro Precinct was established in the colored section of Coconut
Grove.
The Miami Colored Police Benevolent Association was organized in 1946.
The Primary purposes were to help train black patrolmen and to encourage a better9 "7 - 705
47'. Cont'd next page
r( pnship among the community, the policemen, ar"he police department.
In spite of working under a segregated•system, the patrolmen made tremen-
dous progress in arresting the lawless and in improving the environment. The patrol-
men, however, did not receive Civil Service status until March 11,1947. The gain
was precipitated by the shooting death of patrolman Officer John Milledge at Dorsey
Park. Edward Kimball, who previously had served as the spokesman for the Negro
patrolmen to have the rights, left in frustration prior to the granting of the Civil Ser-
vice status because the department was hesitant to offer benefits to the Negro officers.
In 1950, the Negro Police Precinct opened on N. W. 11"' Street and 5"'
Avenue. Attorney Lawton E. Thomas was appointed judge, thereby becoming the
first jurist of color in the South since Reconstruction. Previously, the Negro leader-
ship had fought for the appointment of a black judge for the precinct. Father John
Culmer in advocating his position, reasoned that Negroes would receive justice fairly
and reprimands equally according to their offenses if one of their color presided over
the court.
. I . In 1962, the Miami Police Department was integrated. At that time, the Com-
mission decided to close the Negro Precinct. Father Culmer and Dr. Davis argued
that the precinct needed to remain open so it could continue to be a presence in the
community. Grassroots individuals, however, spoke inlavor of the officials' plan,
saying that allowing the precinct to remain open perpetuated segrega'_ion. Although
the pleas of Culmer and Davis prevailed, after Father Culmer's death on June 18,
1963, the Commission soon voted to close the precinct. At that time, there were 69
patrolmen, IL judge, and 4 clerk typists. Ironically, a police sub -station exists in Over -
town today along with other. neighborhood City mini -stations that are designed -to
provide police services based on individual community needs.
Since the time that -the first patrolmen took their oaths, African -Americans in
the. Miami Police Department have struggled and fought to be recognized and to be
treated as equals to their fellow officers. The gains of the black policemen over the
years probably have surpassed the expectations of their most ardent supporters.
An example .of the perseverance characteristic of the black officers is Leroy A.
Smith. Smith had attended Hampton Institute in Virginia for three (3) years. When
he returned for his fourth year -at the institution, he discovered that the architectural
department, his major, was phased out because the entire faculty had been lured to
Tennessee A & I College with higher salary offers. In 1949, Smith returned to
Miami. He took the Miami Police Department examinations and was hired in early
1950.
The Police Benevolent Association pushed for the promotion of blacks in the
Miami Police Department.. As a result, Leroy A. Smith and Louis Duty received the
rank of -Sergeant in August,-1955. In early 1966, Sergeant Smith was promoted to the
rank of. Lieutenant; Duty's promotion to lieutenant came the following year, in 1967.
In November,1971, the Miami Community Police Benevolent Association
sued the City of Miami -for discriminatory practices. As part of tlie`federal consent.
48 Cont'd next page
decree settlement, the Ci ,agreed to promote a qualified black to the rank o ajor.
As a result of the decision, Leroy Smith became the first black police major in
December; 1973. After 27 years of service within the Miami Police Department,
Smith retired in 1977.
Smith and his peers undoubtedly paved the way for those who followed to
achieve even greater accomplishments. Clarence Dixon, in 1960, was the first Negro
to graduate from the Miami Police Academy. He later became the first black chief of
police, being appointed in June, 1985.
Dixon was succeeded by Perry Anderson, another black, in 1988. Anderson
left the Miami Police Department to become the Chief of Police in Cambridge,
Massachusetts. His replacement was Calvin Ross, also African -American, who
served as the Chief of Police from 1991 to 1994. He left the position to assume a post
with the State of Florida.
Around 1962, Robert Ingram was appointed as the first patrolman to serve
the downtown area. Soon afterwards, he was promoted to become the first
motorcycle policeman. Jimmy Wilson became the second black to be appointed to
police downtown when Ingram started his new duties. Before he become the Mayor
of Opa Locka, Ingram was the Chief of Police of the municipality.
Other blacks who previously served as police officers with the Miami Police
Department and who later assumed positions of note include Arnold Gibbs, Chief of
Police of Coral Park; Jimmy Burke, Chief of Police of Opa Locka; Arthur
Washington Chief of Police of Florida City; and Calvin Mapp, Dade County Court
Judge.
Mrs. Leome S. Culmer
After blacks were allowed to join the
Miami police force in 1944, they found that the department's Police Benevolent
Association would not accept them for membership." As in Houston, African -
American officers had to form their own social and benevolent organization. In
1946, they established the Miami Colored Police Benevolent Association
(MCPBA). Ralph White, one of Miami's first five black police officers and a charter
member of the MCPBA, described how and why the organization formdd-
When Isaac Davis joined [the department], he became interested in uniting black
officers -trying to make improvements for black officers. So then we decided to
have a meeting to organize. So we did, and he [Davis] was the first president of
the black PBA. We had quite a bit of opposition. Our supervisors gave us a hard
time when they learned that we had met to organize an organization. But the
community got behind it, and we were able to continue to grow. The purpose was
to help train black policemen and to bring about a better relation between the
community and the policeman, and also the department.12
BLACK POLICE IN AMERICA (pp 6768) 705
"The Rise of Black Police Unionism"
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Left to right: Ralph'White, John Milledge, Clyde Lee; "Tops" Kimble, Moody HaU.
1944
4AMI POLICE DEPARTMENT
MEMORIAL LIST
A'
William Carey
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Jimmy Hendricks
Jams Carpcnlcr
Ilwold Ilciming
Bob Adair
Whitfield Carroll
D. D. Carve
Peter Falgiatorc
Davit ! Icctil o'
Andrea, Adams
Angel Casanovas
Jack Farr; Sr.
Jack Farr, Jr.
Don I less
Samucl If icks*
George Adams
Oran Caudell
Ross Cefalu
Worthy E. Farr, Sr. ,
Jimmy I liggins
J.P. Adams
George l
Rhea Chalk'
Joe Fasone
Ralph l Boson
Louis Allen
W. C. "Dill" Chalk
Jerml Ferguson*,
Chris Hluxck
Arthur Anderson..
Ralph FergusonJ.C.
p
Hodges
Babe I lolland
Cicero Anderson
ClicupChappell
John
l Chesser
Howard Fitzgerald
l
Ilcicn Fleming
John I'll
Lemuel Anderson
Bobby Aagdom
AlAI Cinilia
George Clark
Roy Ford
Marty l Torten
ran
Nathan Clark
I tarry Fonsti
George Foss
Jo;: I1osf4j
I I.G. I Inward
DavidRobert nowApte
Newton Anhw Clark
Royal Clarke
Jacob Frinks
Jay I lurnphny
Murray Arnold
Mwr y Arnold
Fred Austin
Richard Clement;
Luther Red Fryer
C.U. I lutlou -
Mickey Cochran
Bill Fulford
Joe Coggin
D
Bob Caber
I
Davc Cagan
G
John Dailey
T.R. Cagan
Dob Wilay
Jerry Baldwin
lames Collins
Bill Gains
Jud Baldwin
Neil Coston
Bobby Gale
Pat Baldwin*
Ed Cowart
Faustin "Fuzzy" Gallegos
J
James Darker
William Craig-
Ralph Gasse
Glenn Damn
Marion Crane
Joe Gcrtcn
E. L. Barrick
Sid C. Crews,
Stephanie Gibbs
Patricia Jackson
James Beckham-
I I.W. Crisp
Harold Gilbert
Itay Jackson
Ken Belden
Charley Crocker
Ncil Glassford
Kcn James
Christine Denton
Fran A. CroM
Leonard Glica
Wally Jcllcrson
Keith Bergstrom
Harold Goodman
Jcssic Jenscn
Dick Dcttcrin
Bob Gow
Robert L. Jester
Irving Blustein
D -
Malcolm Grady
A. R. Johnson*
Alex Bodes
Bob Gram
Charlcy Johnson
Tommy Bollinger
Cal Davis
Roger Grant
Kelurcth lulci
Dill Bonner
John Deas
dines
William Grates
Jeff Booth
Eddie Dccl
Griffin
JamesGcorgc
M.C. Bowles
Jose DeLeon-
Groner
ron r
A. H. Draiseur
Fred
B. C. Dcmby
Charles
Richard schwand
i{
Bratt
Gcorgc Dctlny
Guilc
Herbert Breslow
Walter Depp
Charles Gunn
James Dri man•
g
Jake Dctzcl
1r ie Kahn
Nathaniel broom•
Hub Diamond
Eugcnc Keniiz
AI Drown
Orrin Dixon
Charly Kcnip
John Brubaker*
Dclton Dollar
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Sanmcl Kcrr
Roy Brubaker, Sr.
Jack Domm
Francis Kesscll
Charlie Bryant
Louis Duty
y
Wayne King
John Burlingson•
A.Y. flail
Jimmy King
Victor Butler, Jr.-
Estol flail
Earl Kirkland
Gail Hall
Earncst Kirkland
.E
Lcon flail
R.D. Kirkland
C
Moody Hall
Hurford Klinc
Thomas Eisaman
Roy. Handcock
Bob Knight
Tommy Elder
Grady Hammond
Cccil Knight
Joseph Caggiano
Chester Eldridge
Dill I larrics
James Knight
John Callahan
Ralph Emerson
Florina Hawthorne
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Bill Krajcscsk1
Samuel J. Calloway
M.W. Emslcy
Hobert Hoover Harrison
Joc Krchcl
Charles Campbell
Frank Ernst
James Harticy
George Campbell
Ralph Esser
Lee Hatton, Sr.
Marshall Campbell
Victor Estefan•
Ernest Hayes -
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Osvaldo Candejo'
Walter Headley
John Cannon
Jack Hcadlcy
Pat Cannon
Dill Heath
Leroy LaFlcur•
Rolland IRnI.•_
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Burt Langd:��
Linwood Larsen
Ray Larsen
Clyde Lee .
Edward Lcicunc
Al Lennon
Dun'Lconard
Thelma Lewis
Joe Liquori",
Pete Logan .
J.C. Long. '
Lucia Lopez
Manny Lopez •.:.
Frank Love
Allen Lowe
Joe Cucas`
I
Jose Martin
Nathaniel Mack '
Jack Maddox
R.S. MacMahon
Ed Malching
John Mallack
Fred Manning
John D. Marchbanks•
Richard R. Marlcr•
Ralph Martin
Archie Mathews
Augustus Mathews, Jr.
Augustus S. McCann*
J. A. McClendon
Walter McComas
Edward McDermott. •--
Donald (D.O.) McDonald
Alex McDowell
Ronald McLeod*.
Walter McLaughlin
Joe McNeil,
Jack Mcdcaff
A.D. Mikcll, Sr.
Billy Miller
Jack Minnix
Frank Mitchell
John Millcdgc•
Jessie L. Morris"
Joe Mullen
Mauricc,Murral
Don Murray
Joe Musial
Nick Musolin
C.A. Mussclwhitc
Dick Myers
N
Lee Napier.
Richard Napoli
Jessie Nash
Bert Naylor
Forest Nelson
Hcnry Nelson I Icrb Nestch
Curtis Newton
John Nicholson
Willie Nicholson
Paul Nickols
Harold Nolle
Laurence Nullc
O
Glen O'Danicl
John'Olon
Carl Olson
Leonard Olson
Charlic.Outlaw.
Earl Owens`
Paul Palank
Benny Palmer
Charles Pap'y
Billy Parker
B. C. Patterson'
Joscph Pccor
Eloy Pcrez;
R" F. Peterson
Pop Pierson
Joe Pische
William Platt .
Oscar Plummer
Bud Pollerson
Jamcs Powell
W.11. Powell
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Leslie Quigg
John Quinn -
Felix Quintana
R
Sam Radoff
Powell Ragan _
Eddie Rakcslraw
Raulcrson
Redman
James Reilly
Charlie Renegar
John Rcsick-
Irving Rczcau
John Ribbict*
C. 11. Richardson
Mario Riveron
Charles Roberts
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Tcrry Rosso
Aaron Rossman
Charlie Rouland
Morris Rowe
Bernard Runpf
g.r .
Sal Salanaidi
Carlos Santiago
Francisco Santana
Theodore Santana•
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Charlie Sapp "
Sidney.Sargeant
Paul Saucier
Paul Savage
Al Schiffliaucr
Charley.Schwelm
Howard Shaw
Shanahan
Charlie Shepherd
Tom Sherman'...
Earl Shires
Joe Showers'
Ronald Sinclair
Brownie Simpson
David Simril
Alvcncent Smith
Dill Smith
William Smith
lerbcrt Smith.
George Spell
W.C. Staley'
Bob Stanton
Richard Steams
Dave Steel
John Suggs.
John Summers
Donald Southeriand
Leonard Synoricki
T _
Larry Tucker
Larry Tanner
Earl Taunton
Robert Taylor
Robert Teachout
Joe Tcllcr
A.A. Thomas
Wesley Thompson*
Pete Thom
Mel Tibbitts
M.A. Tibbetts
John Tomblcy
Jim Tracey
Larry Troutman
Marion Tucker.
V
Louise Vabghn
C.M. Vcrhovcn
Nathaniel (Do) Veal
Vivian Vcach
Steve Vinson'
W
E. K. Watson:,
James (Pop) Wamci
James Washington'
John Webber_',,,,-_j
Mike Wells .<
Donald West',. r
Laurie L. Wcver•,
Frampton Wickman, Jr'
Marshall Wiggans
Clinton Williams
Flashlite Williams
Jesse J. Williams
R.R. Williams
George Wilkinson "
Ilarry Willis'
Jimmy Wilson .•
Keith Wilson
Charlie Wise
Connie Woods
John J. (Corky) Woods.
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Bob Yancey
James (Jugliead) Youell ..
Diane Philmore Young
Ernest Young
Howard Young
Johnnie Young'
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Benny 7_ambuto'
Guillermo Zamora
Gus Zcnos
Ronald Zinkcl
`Died in tlieLine of Duty
C N
AEI EMORIAL LIST `J
(CITY OF MIAMI BLACK POLICE OFFICER)
ni
GEORGE ADMAS, LT.
CICERO ANDERSON
B
M C BOWLES
NATHANIEL BROOM
CHARLIE BRYANT
VICTOR BULTER #
WILLIE BLOUNT
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WILLIAM CAREY
WHITHIELD CARROLL
RICHARD CLEMENTS
LOUIS DUTY, LT,
FRED EBRON
F
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COL. NATHANI.EL MACK
AUGUSTUS MATTHEWS, JR.
JERREL FERGUSON
JACOB FRINKS
B. J. GUILFORD
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MOODY HALL GAIL HALL
ERNEST HAYES
JAMES HINES
J
KENNETH JONES PATRICIA JACKSON
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ALEX MCDOWELL
JOHN MILLEDGE #
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JESSIE NASH, SGT
WILLIE NICHOLSON
ALVENCENT SMITH
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ROBERT TAYLOR
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NATHANIEL BO VEAL LT. COL,
W
JAMES WASHINGTON
MIKE WELLS
CLINTON WILLIAMS, SGT
JESSE J. WILLIAMS, LT.
JIMMY WILSON
JOHN WESTMORELAND
Y
JOHNNIE YOUNG #
EARL KIRKLAND
EARNEST KI'RKLAND
R. D. KIRKLAND
L # DIED IN THE LINE -OF DUTY
LEROY LAFLEUR "
CLYDE LEE
THELMA LEWIS
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IMPORTANT. Df,,
SEPTEMBER 7TH: ' REGISTRATION FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL BEGINS
0
SEPTEMBER 8TH. 9TH.
and 10TH: THE ANNUAL PARISH REVIVAL NIGHTLY
7:00 P.M.
SEPTEMBER 13TH: ECW/GET ACQUAINTED DAY/PRESIDENT COUNCIL
MEMBERS MEETING/ CHURCH OF THE
RESURRECTION 9:30 A.M. -
SEPTEMBER 14TH:
SEPTEMBER 15TH-
SEPTEMBEF4 17TH. 19TH
' and 20TH:
SEPTEMBER 22ND:
SEPTEMBER .29TH:
OCTOBER. 5TH:
OCTOBER 10TH & 11TH:
OCTOBER 12TH:
OCTOBER 18TH:.
•OCTOBER 25TH:
NOVEMBER 1ST:
NOVEMBER 2ND:
INSTALLATION U.B.E. OFFICERS/ST: AGNES'
CHURCH
HOLY CROSS DAY
EMBER DAYS
SAINT MATTHEW
SAINT MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS
ANNUAL SUNDAY SCHOOL BREAKFAST
DIOCESAN CONVENTION/ ST. PAUL'S
KEY WEST, FLORIDA
SUNDAY SCHOOL RE -OPENS
BAAZAR`97
NORTH DADE ECW/FALL DEANERY MEETING/
ST. KEVIN'S 9.30 A.M.
DIOCESAN ASSEMBLY/DAU—C- n i EBS OF THE
IONG/ST. AGNES' CHURCH
UNITED THANKS OFFERING/FALL IN-
GATHERING(AII women.in the Diocese)
NOVEMBER 8TH: PRAYER BREAKFAST
Coordinated by the November Club
NOVEMBER 9TH: NORTH DADE ANNUAL/SERVICE`OF _
THANKSGIVING/ST. AGNES' EPISCOPAL
CHURCH 5:00 P.M.
NOVEMBER 22ND• ECW/PRES®ENT COUNCIL MEMBERS MEETING
TRINITY CATHEDRAL 9:30 A.M.
54.
The Reverend Canon Richard L. Marquess -Barry, D. D.,
(Honorary Canon of the African Orthodox Church)
(Rector and Pastor)
The Reverend Shedrick E. Gilbert, B. S.
(Deacon Assistant)
LAYMINISTERS
Mrs. Birdie Anderson, R.N. (Directress Of Altar Guild)
Mrs. Erika Rolle, B.A.
Lt. Col. Norman Carey, M.P.A. (Retired)
Mr. Allen Johnson
Mrs. Velma Arnold, M. Ed. (Youth and Outreach)
Mr. Hansel'S. Higgs, Sr., M. Ed., Spec. Ed.
Mr. Alfonso Murray, Jr.
Mr. Harold Meadows, B. S.
" Mr. Hughie J. Jaim, Sr.
Ms. Gizelle V. McPhee, M.S. (Church School Superintendent)
Mr. Joseph H. Hanna
Mrs. Constance C..Rolle, A. A. (Deputy Superintendent of Church School)
Ms. Cassandria H. Hanna, M Mus.
(Organist/Choirmaster)
Mr. William Reed Williams, B. A.
(Associate Organist/Director of Male Chorus)
Mrs. Fredra J. Rhodes, B. S., Co-Directress/The Junior Choir
Mrs. Kim B. Wright, B. S., Co-Directress/The Junior Choir
PARISH EVANGELISTS
Mother Mary G. Bivins, Pastoral Care
Mrs. Elizabeth B. Mackey, Pastor Care
Mrs. Malvern Mathis Johnson,
(Youth Coordinator/Outreach)
Mrs. Velma B. Arnold,
(Youth and Outreach)
VERGER
Mr. Arthur L. Cole
CUSTODIAN AND TRAINER OF ACOLYTES
Mr. Thomas Leo Albury, Jr., M. Ed.
MASTER OF CEREMONIES AND TRAINER O
ACOLYTES
Mr. Maceo Brown, R. N.
THE VESTRY
THE REVEREND CANON, THE RECTOR/PRESIDENT
MRS. ELSTON DAVIS/SENIOR WARDEN
MR. JAMES E. MARTIN, JR.,IJUNIOR WARDEN
MS. CAROLYN L. CLEARICLERK
(ECW NORTH DADE DEANERY DIRECTOR)
THE REVEREND SHEDRICK E. GILBERT/TREASURER
MRS. BARBARA R. BURROWS/FINANCIAL SECRETARY
MRS. DORIS MCK PITTMAN,ECW
LT. COL. NORMAN C. CAREY, (RETIRED)
EVANGELIST ELIZABETH B. MACKEY
MR. GEORGE W. DAVIS MRS. SHEILA K. ROLLE
MR. HAROLD MEADOWS MRS. GLADYS MOSS MRS. SYLVIA A. ROLLE
MR. PHILIP R. WALLACE
MR. SAMUEL SYDNEY NORTH MR. WILLIAM REED WILLIAM�
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MRS. PATRICIA C. BARNES
0 SEXTON
MR. ROOSEVELT MEADOWS
ALTAR FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS
MRS. RACHEL C. WILLIAMS
PARISH ECW CHAPTERS AND ORGANIZATIONS
PARISH COUNCIL ST. SCHOLASTICA'S CHAPTER
MRS. WILLIEMAE T., JOHNSON, MS. SHARON L. ANDERSON,
CONVENER PRESIDENT
EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN
ST. THERESA'S CHAPTER
MRS_. DO_RIS MCKINNEY-PITTMAN,
MRS. BARBARA B. BROOKS,
PRESIDENT
PRESIDENT
ST CECELIA'S CHAPTER (ORDER OF
CHURCHMEN GROUP NUMBER ONE
THE DAUGHTERS OF THE KING)
MR. THOMAS LEO ALBURY, JR.,
M_ RS_ : LORRAINE S. PUYOL,
PRESIDENT
- PRESIDENT
CHURCHMEN GROUP NUMBER TWO
_ PARISH CHAPTER
MR. CHARLES F. CLEARE; PRESIDENT
_ . MRS. E_ UTERPIE.R. NEWSOME,
MR. CHARLES L. HUDSON, SR.,
-PRESIDENT
PRESIDENTEMERITUS
THE RECTOR'S -CHAPTER
MRS. CLARENDA B. SARGENT,
EPISCOPAL YOUNG CHURCHMEN
PRESIDENT --
MISS TIFFANY CLARK, PRESIDENT
MRS.-MARJORIE C. WAKE,
EVANGELIST MALVERN F. MATHIS,
PRESIDENTEMERITUS
COORDINATOR
ST. AGNES' PARISH
HOSPTIALITY GUILD
MRS. CECELIA EVE LEWIS, PRESIDENT
MRS. JUANITA C. JOHNSON,
MRS. JOYCELYN NEWBOLD SMITH, - --
PRESIDENT
PRESIDENTEMERITUS
THE USHER'S GUILD
ST. VERONICA/ST. HILDA CHAPTER
MR. RALSTON ROLLE, PRESIDENT
MRS. VERONICA B. O'BERRY,
PRESIDENT- _ _ -:- ., - - -
- THE PARISH GREETER'S GUILD
MS. MYRTIS SEYMOUR, PRESIDENT
MRS. JANET T. SHERMAN
ST. MARY'S CHAPTER
MRS. G. LOUISE HUTCHESON,
PRESIDENT
MRS. MARJORIE WILCOX,
PRESIDENTEMERITUS
ST. MONICA'S CHAPTER
MRS. CONSTANCE COLLIE ROLLE,
PRESIDENT
MRS. MARGARET_IRENE S. ROLLE,
PRESIDENTEMERITUS
THE USHERETTES
MISS AMIE C. HOWELL, PRESIDENT
MRS. BARBARA R. BURROWS,
ADVISORICOORDINATOR
JUNIOR DAUGHTERS OF THE KING
MISS MARTINIQUE AUSTIN,
PRESIDENT
MRS. FLORENCE S. MONCUR,
DIRECTRESS
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�Poacu,w� -A 01161-71h'' 1V*e'g--r. c incir
The -Miami--Police De'_ - 4; x tioif since 195N When, P o m e >"I e a•u rima.
partment.'Thursda�.'abo1= ? e4ablistied -in 1944,' it was' clear,.-however,_..that_mo-�_,: r
fished its I9-year-old .Ne- buil-?.ing in the 900 Negro p o 1 i c e m eli will
gro precinctsrblock' of NW Second Ct, continue to work in the =
—T4e-z r-ce's c� I gr_o- aw.. "' t. �, .A � , which is now used by -the Regro sections of the city.
officers& will move to the '* k F Ligflt}rause Fo�the Blind: -Me. -needle Jor iEh- _
regular ' police headquar J
t' they were hired still ex-
ers at 1145 NW 11thSt. :. ists — even more so," said
on Sunday'. for. integrated Y ✓� Col. Pomerleau• por rleau _
roll' -calls, said. Col. _D: D. k 24-hour Informatiori'�sx - -
P o m-ez-1 e a u,-director of: ,µ Said Chief oP • Polic
will-- be -set' up.. At. Ne- --- Walter, Headley;-
nublic safety., �` p ' ? gro Precinct and it «,ili be' y'
we: need is:.more Negro
r !r manned = half the .time- by.
The move, ne said, is. to � - P-Qliceinen.
In c r ea s e. efficiency and Headley _P1fierl4U' a Negro officer asid .half
eliminate duplication of the time by..'a _white oifi- Abe: policy 4change em-
e r g e has week...en a
physical -properties and �1 close Saturday- Thursday, at .3, per- The City M a ri a g e r: `_Melvin
Aver; r:
assignments. Five Negro clerical - rk- :";' precinct's:=: white-:� �13tain - A ^'sirinilar: inforn�atian ' ReeseT:suggest�d bolish
_The jail-- at thP. old ers ,start work Monda at- and four.: lieutenants ' will. desk 'at the Municipal rrientof -.3h '."precinct'. in
Negro -..precinct, , a two- Iseadquarters. - be -'assigned -new dutiesl : - - - Justice_ Building': will also. _=the. �cify--budget which
story '_BS__ strutitre at Boo_ king . o€ prisonerst The Negr p incf has be manned. the, same way; City: Commission arc'
NV� 10tb.- St ."'ari3 Fifth ' the precinct stopd been at its .present coca- lie said. s _
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Negro Police Station and Courthouse
4; 0 N. W. I I Street
Opened.- 19-50 Closed: 19"
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2.8 THE MIAMI HERALD Friday, November s, 1951
1
Dixie'Chiiefi Laud,:.'
Ne -ro
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H.v' ,IAMEq COOK
MIAMI United Frets Willer
Police chiefs from all otrr
Dixie agreed bore ThurrdaY I that the new hundreds of N'rgro of-
ficers oil their forces havecline.
Illated lllally w,a,
old race hates
A n d have re•
duced clime
among N,egrors
"hy as much av c
k 50 per cent ill
R n Ill a Ill.
eta nc.es."
Southern law +e'
enforce•
" m e n t execu-
tives gathered
here for the }iF:.41►l,F;l'
6Fth annual convention of the
International Association of Pi -
lice' Chlefs were unanimnn'L in
prating the working of thr \r-
gro policeman In Ftanipir.g out
crime and Insuring 6igm1.v
among Negro citizens.
There were-poller rhirfs
from many of the R2 Southern
ellie#, now eulpio.'ing nim-P.
than 450 Negro officers.
"I❑ the. selpll \r,il'.� �u,rr Iltr
first. or our \rgro oflirrr: etas
Fitor-n in, trims.. of %ioicmr. in
our Negro r•onlruuly�ilic- it;I t-o
Policemen
been reduced by about 50 per i
cent,",.said Miami Police Chief
Walter'Hearilfy.
Mianll hlolletored the Snuth's
"Negro : Ufficers - fm - Negroes"
mnvr,nlrnt in Scplemher, 11114,
when it sent a force of five
Into lhr, crinic"torn northwest
Negro section.
NOW a rraular Negro precinct
with 41 officers has been es-
tahlishrd, anri a Negro judge
has reclusive jurisdiction among
people of his race who cons- �
init misdemeanors In that sec.
lion.
Since Maml broke the Ice,
one or more titles in every
Southern #,tale has hired Ne.
gl•n po)iceman—not only met•
rol,nlitan centers. but #, u c h
Irrlvnp as Tnlladega, Ala., Ahns•
kip and High Point, K',
and Clover, S. C.
'fhe last, official "count Showild
0?1 tnliformed Negro officers,
44 plaitic lothm. nien. and IS po•
licownmrn in 12 Southern states.
Miami's force of. 41 'is 1 h e
Sout.h's largest, tthile Louisville.
Jiy., i= :�r•I rind with "li.
J111rllh I.. Schcuering, r-Itirf of
'New orleans police, repnt•tetl
that his rite• has rlhillllated all "
discrimination in hiring new of-
fivpl%�, accepting Ncgrue: ,ju,"t as
\('hilr'- on the llasis of civil
I sorvicr ry,voinalion . }le has
found the tt'ork of his Negro `
o f f i e r r s "completely salisfac-
torv.
Chief It. T. •Irnkina of At.
lanta, tthrrr IZ Negro patrol•
men atvl four llomrn nfficct•r
r;rrve, paid "rare. relallons In
41111. rll,l' are \'rl'y P,OfNI bent'#, I '
I- hry nl nPllnloling Negro ufh .
flrrrs ill 19IV•" ,
w-1 a frw tt'rrks agn, n Negro
officer hero frnulul a \\'Mite mall
Inlirring in an alley and chnt.
I hinl Ir, rlr.,lll •tvhcn t1lo \\'Iiil,c
loan reached for a girt. The I t
j Aral) mall turned out In Ile a
\1'llilr policrnlRil, off rhlly
N'lulr Iutlicr rifticiaL. after
,iitve'l igaling. agreed Illal. 1, h e
i�rgrn nfhrrr shoe, him as an ..
unavrlidallle part, of his dill.\•. I
I'oday, 11ir \cgrn is still i0tini-
form, serving ml. Ole ! !ol•ce as
I usual. ,
aw
9P. wl"R." tzez
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ro: M. L. Reese
City Manager
Through C ann
:=140M:Lt. Leroy A. Smith
Radio Patrol Section
CITY OF MIAMI. FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 1, 1968 FILE:
BU®JECT: Equipment Recommendation for
Increased Service and Protectirn
for the Citi7ens and Policemen
REFERENCES:
of the Cityof Miami
ENCLOSURES: General order #11, M.P.D.
The greatest single need for the City of Miami Policemen and the police
Department is not Professionali7ation, Crime reduction, Police Re
cruitment, Police -Community Relationship, salary, or Riot control.
The policemen and the department needs a tool that can render the most
service with the least amount of cost and effort, and yet give the
greatest return in service to all concerned; the Policeman, the Police
Department, and the entire citinenery of the City of Miami.
This much needed and invaluable tool is a portable transisteriZed
police radio for each member of the Radio Patrol Section oA duty. As
a part of the assigned equipment for duty, this tool can serve as an
aid to reduce crime and increase efficiency in police service to the
,,general public.
PROFESSIONALIZATION STARTS WITH A TOOL
As professional men, doctors carry their little black medical bags to
render service to their patients; lawyers carry their leather brief
cam to render service to their clients; teachers carry their book
bag, render service to their pupils; Why shouldnit Radio Patrolmen
carry a portable radio to render a better service to citizens of
this community in which they serve?
Speaking of progress and professionalization, for the past twenty
years there have been many talks about being a professional policeman.
Today, the policeman still looks the same way in appearance with
the exception of a can of mace attached to his belt. A portable
transistor radio can enhance his appearance greatly towards profession;
aliZation and perh^.ps reduce the usage of'the controversial mace.
CRIME CAN BE REDUCED BY THE USE OF THE PORTABLE RADIO
Following the advent of the automobile and the police radio, police
administrators found the maintenance of the beat policeman quite
angiquated and expensive. The issue of the Baatman versus Radio
Fatrolman Unit was no longer debateable. As a result the beatman was
taken off the beat, given a car with a police radio and the respon-
sibility of maintaining the radio.
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97- 705
11Vlillion
Judgm CIA
Sought
By SAM JACOBS
"Old Staff Writer.
Charging racial discrimina.
tion in the Miami Police De-
partment's hiring and promo-
tion policies, 15 buck offi- —
cers sued the city for $ 1 mil- �
lion in federal court Tuesday.--
on behalf of ill 70 blacks onlf>
the force.
The suit, assigned to JudgqCj
C. Clyde Atkins, named th,W
city of Miami, Mayor DaviC?
Kennedy, City Manager Mel-
vin Reese, Police Chief Ber-
nard Garmire and city Medi-
cal Director Chaffee Scarbor-
ough as defendants.
"WE FELT we needed to
take this action now to show
the community the problems
that exist within the police
department," said I . ern
9mt[h—� spokesman fort e
ac police group.
Earlier this year. Smith
charged the city Civil Service
Board with racial discrimina-
tion when he failed for the
third time to pass an exami-
nation for captain.
The suit charges that the
c i t y has discriminated
against black officers and
prospective officers by:
®.;Failing.�o;recruit, hire
and promote black officers
on the same basis as whites.
0 Assigning black offi-
cers to lower paying and less
desirable jobs.
0 Basing many promo-
tions on Civil Service exami-
nations which have no rela.
tionship to the job and show
r cultural bias against
blacks.
0 Failing to correct the
effects of past discriminatory
policies. Prior to 1963, black
officers had a separate line
of promotion from white offi-
cers and they could not be
promoted above' sergeant.
When this system was elimi-
nated, the black officers
charged, veteran black po-
licemen weren't given the
same seniority or promotion-
al opportunities as white of-
ficers with equal service.
They said this still has not
been corrected.
T'ne officers asked the
court to correct all these sit.
cations and to order the city
to:
O "lmmediateiy transfer,
promote and -or assign ever
hlar�,_ plaintiff to the position
he would ha%e held but fO,'
the fact he is black."
0 Award the black offi-
cers back pa>• denied to them
06fice,
:�:�-1r•'.-:
1aS .
Char ed mi
Prj otion
�m Paae
against white officers who
harass blacks.
The officers said they in-
cluded Dr. Scarborough, who
examines all police appli-
cants, in the suit because he
applies tougher physical
standards to blacks than to
whites.
'q GO BY medical stan-
dards established by the Civil
Service Board," Scarborough
said when asked for com-
ment. "I have no favorites,
black or white."
Reese and Garmire both
said they hadn't seen a copy
of the suit and didn't want
to comment until they had.
Kennedy could not be reach-
ed for comment.
Smith said the pattern of
discrimination dates back to
1944, when blacks were first
admitted to the force.
Until 1963, the suit said,
blacks were allowed to patrol
only in black neighborhoods.
Before 1955 there were no
black sergeants and from .
then until 1963, there could
} be no more. than five. Blacks
were not allowed to compete
in. examinations for lieuteq- -
ant until 1964.
BLACK officers were not
permitted to attend the po-
lice academy until 1960, and
those on the force before
that time are still handicap-
ped in competing for prorrb-
tions by this lack of early
' training, the officers charged.
Smith said that even
though the department was
theoretically integrated in
the early 1960s, blacks still
are not given equal • treat-
ment. There are still no
blacks above the rank of
lieutenant and only 'two
black lieutenants — Smith .
ana Louis Duty.
Smith added that he is not
planning on taking t h e
captain's examination for the
fourth time. Dr. Michael Sto-
lee and Dr. Gordon Foster,
two University of Miami pro-
fessors asked by the City
Commission to investigate
Smith's charges of bias by
the civil service, reported in
September that 4hey found
no evidence of this.
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—T------By-EDNA BUCHANAN=lion-teas-under-corrirol-and-there-%vane Assigned -to a (ederaT y unded robber" pulling a robbery is not the Sva},.to make
K.,.id SIM IWliNI more immediate need- for wme to continue _.-control program they considered rehabilita- S50," Clerke said-----
- The most successful partnership in Miami helping the city." - tion of the rpen and women they arrested as He ,. and Green rode mean, high-crimeq
Police Department history is finished for-- Clerke shared Officer of the Year honors a.majo part of -their job. They worked tvilfi.. streets together in daily intelligence -gather- ¢ p
ever. with partner Gerald Green in 1972. The two the courts and helped to arrange probation, ing forays. They were together, on a Miami After -his car was firebombed in an am=__, were later named the best cops in the United jobs and school enrollment. street in the dark, 15 minutes from the end of
bush behind.,a looted Zayre discount store' States by the International Association of their s:,,ft,"the night in 1973 when they were2_'
They put people into jail, then got them
during last week's riot, Officer Walter . Chiefs of Police.. "_ both shot by a crazed gunman. Already
out and into work or college. `7
Clerke, one of the most honored cops in city Their exploits are legendary. Armed with wounded." they shot* back -and killed. htm
history, walked" into -headquarters, turned in luck, guts and a sixth sense, the pair com- It worked. They shared the same hospital room until
his badge and walked" out. He -is not going piled an amazing record. They solved more Mftm;.'s robbery rate dropped by 10 per they recotered.
_hack. cases_, made more arrests and helped rehabili-' cent while it climbed by.15 per cent in other Parade ine featured them in ��"e�Il I' (.�et'�tt
,. 1 gtiit after the. National -Guard came in," _ Late more people than anyone m Miami has communities. _ -
- he said. "I made an assessment that the stua= ; e er done: -- You can sit-down and -convince a guy that Turn tti Page 3B Cul. 1
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By NIIKE CLARY and DAVID FUTCH Her Id sr 11 Wr I s
^�°a " t _-Winds gusting up to_75 mles t_an our-lutnpe -out of
r: pressure system that sped across South Florida Sunda}, P unctuat-
> --ing_the_holiday-w.ee4 end-w-it t hail heaiv cams aril-w-i�espcead-
'!, a damage.
rr t The storm darkened western Latin on its back. and two tics
skies just[ before noon. and caught craw ed out," Bambach said. "'they
fit,• most area residents by surprise were fine." _
zv?^ "We had just come home from Several tents used at an airport
u church, and -we heard a Idud noise, ;processing center for Cuban refu-
"like whoosh." said Alison Sowers of gees were flattened.. The refugees
••- � 17700 NW ,89th St. ".N 25 (Dot sex had thready been evacuated
grape tree in the backtard rs nott�Wiitds up-iv'75�rrttesarrhntit-
g up iigainst the house and on the were clocked at the National Hurri-
•M neighbor's roof." cane Center, Opa-locka and Miami
• Several tornados were reported. International Airport.
w€:
• � ;;� r�< . ,� Seven small airplanes were Deer_
turned in Opa-locka, trees were up- JOSE' SANCHEZ, a spokesman
_`-- a --rooted- t n-several-spots-around-Dade-for-Florida Rower and Light -Ca,-
k ' County,power lines were blown said more than 100 power lines"
--down -and-a shed - full" of --weather were- down "all over - North -
r 4uipment <as nfr-i nff the top of Miami Beach. Hialeah. Brickell Ase-
-� the National Hurricane Center in nue, north, south, east and west.
�qx, Coral Gables. ---= leaving-about-15,000-customer_[_
IT'S LAYING down in t without electricity, some for more
lot now," lead forecaster Ray than eight hours.
Trilp
South's Largest Black Weekly ABC Circulation '; .h
Miami" Police Get First
Black Commander
For the first time in the will remain on lieutenant's
history of Dade County, the salary according to In -
Miami Police Department has formation Officer Calvin
its first black commander. Ross.
Lieutenant Perry Anderson
was appointed Corrimander of
the Miami Police En-
forcement and Motor Unit this
week. Formerly the depart-
nient's only black lieutenant,
he is also now in charge of
accident investigation and the •.;►.
taxi cab derail for licensing.
The appointment was ef-
fective Monday, June 9 but he
PERRY ANDERSON
Commander Anderson holds
a Bachelor of Science degree
in Criminal justice from
Biscayne College and a
Master of Science degree also
in Criminal Justice from
Florida International
University.
The 33-year•old Anderson is
married and the father of a
dau#hler, 13,
97- 705
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a MM "'SM-1d "ruft nd Train 100% tr3lack Police
4,. Nbw*
By Major Leroy A. Smith
Retired, Miami Police Department
As I read the June 12, 1980 issue of the Miami Times, f
was extremely disappointed in the contents of the article
recorded by the Miami Police Department as it related to
the first Black Commander.
For the record, and on the behalf of the remaining 65
Black policemen, I was the first Black Commander of the
accident unit, serving from 1971-73. Prior to that
assignment I was the first Black Commander of the
original Community Interaction Unit formed in 1969, In
addition to the above commands, in December 1973 I
assumed the commandership of the traffic section in-
cluding the accident unit, enforcement unit and point
control unit; supervising 83 police personnel until rrly
retirement in 1977. Lt. L.F. Dutv, retired, was the'first
Black commander of the custody unit in 1970. Major C.
Dickson was also a first Black commander.
I personally take no pride in having_ to correct this
blantant error, but again, this is a case of gross in ustice to
those who have honorably served the position -title.
Therefore, I am of the opinion for the Police Department
to release the statement of Lt. Perry Anderson's ap-
pointment as the 'first Black Commander" is only
another play, at this time, to try appeasing the Black
citizentry of Dade County with the "Look what we've done
for you" syndrome. Besides adding to the distrust of our
citizenry, the release is embarrasing to Lt. Anderson and
other members of the Miami Community Police
Benevolent Association who will find it necessary to ex-
plain the erroneous information to their constituencies.
If the Miami Police Department is serious about the
business of making the Black community feel proud of its
growth and progress, I strongly recommend that the City
Manager take advantage of the U.S. Justice Depart-
ment's Consent Decree and the affirmative action
programs as a vehicle to promote Lt. Perry Anderson to
an Assistant Chief of Police position. With his academic
qualifications and other professional police training
background, he should be given the responsibility of
upgrading the Black police in their expertise as it relates
to the deficencies alluded to by the "Super cop" Walter
Clerke on his departure from the Miami Police Depart-
ment, (according to the Miami Herald's article of May 26,
1990).
As an Assistant Chief of Police, Anderson could be an
excellent administrator to the Chief of Police. In this
capacity he could assist in expediting the processes of
organizing and coordination with O.I.C. the much needed
programs to recruit, select and prepare, at least 100 black
applicants for immediate employment as police officers
by the City of Miami. Also, the City of Miami needs to take
a serious look at the I black policeman to 10 non -black
policemen ratio. For a city that hired its first black
policemen in 1944, and (36)yearslater has not produced, at
least, one Black Captain when many of the policemen
have now earned masters and doctorial degrees, while
oLhershecome Judges, Principals and Chief of Police since
leaving the department. I find that old adage of "they
don't qualify" is ludicrous. The city officials need, too, to
take a serious look at the caliber of Black policemen that
are leaving the department.
To me, this last riot dictated that there are times when
thereisn't any substitute for Black policemen. It is my
opinion also that if it were- not for the excellent presen-
tation of Black soldiers in the National Guard on duty in
the streets of Miami the possibility of additional deaths
and property damage would have been of a greater
magnitude- In fact, both the City of Miami Police
Department along with Metro Safety Department need
more Black officers in their departments if they really
want to address the issue of crime in the streets, which
eventually leads to civil disorders. The cost of hiring the
additional Black personnel does not, in the least, compare
to the cost of the last riot which was much more
destructive than in the riot of 1968.
It should be interesting to note that shortly after the riot
of 19M, as Lt. of Police, I was transferred to the City
Manager's Office -Community Affairs Division for the
purpose of assisting in identifying community based
problems, which contributed to this riot and developing
the necessary programs to eliminate or reduce what
appeared to be ongoing problems for the City of Miami.
With this object in mind and knowing the dire need of
more black policemen of the Miami Police Department.''
Operation Badge " conceived and conceptionally
designed, contrary to the demonstrated belief of many
police officers, to help build Miami Police Department
into one of the most proficient and finest departments in
the nation with more highly qualified Black policemen as
members of the force. The then Chief of Police, Bernard
Garrnire, according to the Miami Herald (January 20,
1970;, had the last word as it related to the program.
However, before he terminated the prograrn, I was able to
recruit, as planned, some of the finest Black police per-
sons for the department. Many of these officers are still i
the department playing a viable, productive role. It ma)
be interesting to note that Lt. Anderson and the late
McDtdfie were a part of that recruitment, "Operation
Badge" program. However McDuffie, a former U.S.
Marine Military policeman, could not pass the con-
troversial civil service exam. Therefore he and others
were systematically eliminated as being unqualified.
The future of the City of Miami, the County of Dade and
State of Florida depends on the police -community
relationship that is developed and maintained with the
citizens. Therefore, while we've about the business of
building new buildings Nye should include building a
positive, productive police -human relationship that in
itself will protect the buidings. Il is my belief, as has been
aforementioned, one of the many ways this can be done is
by recruiting more Black policemen who will demonstrate
concern for the -citizens and still enhance the depart-
ments with their presence.
Discontent and riots just don't happen. There is always
an identifiable cause.
BILL GJEBRE
Commissioners said they wanted the force of 714 offi-
He said the department will add 10 police offices.'
ANemt Hem Reporter
cers expanded to 814, with every position filledby Sep-
one sergeant and one lieutenant to'the present staff of,
tember 1981. Commissioners also said they plan to add
five investigators and one sergeant working on back-'
The Miami Police Department will begin giving fre-
another 100 officers later.
ground checks and processing: ..,
quent entrance exams to job applicants in order to fill
, The commissioners acted after hearing complaints.
The department hopes to cut the average time of 5I'
existing vacancies and add additional officers.
about • low manpower,' lengthening" response,,time- to.
weeks to recruit, process, train and put a new officer.
Assistant Police Chief Michael Cosgrove said the
.calls, and morale problems resulting..from those deft-
on the street to -about 32 or 34 weeks, .Cosgrove said.
plan to give exams once every month or two is a con-
ciencies. }
Twenty-two weeks are mandatory in the academy.
siderable change from the present system of once -a-
Cosgrove saki the department will probably have to
Robert Krause,, director • of the.. Department. oft
year examinations.
Cosgrove also said the department will beef up its
recruit, process and hire'250 people in order to come up
to the 814 mandated by the city commission. -
:
Human Resources, said is still talking with City
personnel section to help in background checks and '
, He said .that In addition'to the 54 vacancies and 100 .
o
to iney George Knox about the rs. alread •oY the
going out of state to hire officers. already trained
processing of the huge number of applicants to be re-
new jobs, the city. will have to recruit nearly 100 more
other cities.
cruited._
candidates to fill open positions resulting from resigns-
.
Two weeks ago, the Miami City Commission told -.
dons and retirements between now and September
The Miami City Commission had said it wants .the
City Manager Joseph Grassle to fill 54 vacancies. and -'.198.1.
Cosgrove said he's optimistic the city can meet
. city to consider out-of-state candidates when the local
add 100 additional police positions to the department: rthe
deadline: ?:
market is exhausted.
11
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Thutsday, Jaiivary 17, 1985 THE MIAMI TIMES Y1.
Chief Dickso . n Will Performs Well With The Support. Of. All
To the Editor:
his immediate staff like his predecessor, why not give him two
On the eve of the Inauguration of President Ronald Reagan
for the second term, no Black Chief of Police candidate could
blackcaptains to assist the operation of the shifts. Its been my
experience as a policeman of V years and is universally ac-
afford the luxury of waiting until the next opportunity to come
around. We have been waiting patiently since 1944, . more than
cepted that it is not thechief of police, but captains that run the
department on. a 8 hour shift' basis. It is the Chief's total
40 years for this chance. We still have even a. longer wait for
the next Black school superintendent, a Black City Manager, a
Black 'male county commissioner, and even another Black
quarterback at the University of Miami. -
Yes, Chief Clarence Dickson is to be commended for accep-.1
ting the challenge in 19M.-.Congratulations are the orders of
,
CJ
the day. I have never seen a police chief, Black, White or Latin -
with more than one head. Chief Dickson may not have as much
hair as retired chief Breslow;. -but he :has a,' head. I am
thoroughly convinced that City Manager Rosencrantz's selec-
i.
tion made the b6st qualified candidate, without race being an
'issue when the favorite dropped out. Chief Dickson had the
best tenure - 24 years, .. experience . I too numerous to list, and
responsibility to see that the captains run the shifts right and
When that happens the citizenry will feel that we have a safe
totally qualified as a human relations specialist.
community and a super department run by a super
A . ny Black policeman that stood the pressures ofa n all white
-white.
s own.
chief of police who happens to be black by nochoice o * f his 't has
It's difficult to believe that Miami Police Departmen
police academy in the early- sixties;, worked in an all
. .
never had a Black captain,: yet in the past.10 years there have
beat assignment in the downtown section that caused white
been seven appointments to the rank above captain, including
policemen .to resign or transfer* because officer Clarence
Dickson,was standing on his beat one block away; any Black"
'
Chief of Police.
ations ulation . s goes to.Vice Mayoi Joe Carollo, On his deci.-
Congratul
m andsh'ip—tak e*n' froni'him during the
police thathad his -co in
height of:a riot, and still hung in there with a smile on his face, ,
sion'to go west with owner .of the famous MiamiDolphins,'.JoE
his
Robbie, providing he does not change his again. Anyone
to become -a , candidate Chief of Police, doesn't need iinyluck to •
- ** b 'needs
handle the Jo as Chief of Police.. Chief. Dickson just
that wants success in life needs to *have'the opportunity of be-
.
in g With successful people.'l am -sure that it will be the best
some solid support from .the -manager -that selected him the
mayor and'commissi6n_e'rs, his.p6licemen, thetotal support of .thing
thing that�could happen,. for "our city government' Everyone
about thie.*vice mayor but does nothing to help him.
either segment he too will b �e'crime .'a statistic as the skeptics,
I. remembered when `Robbie and his dy-haini I c Coach Don
have predicted.
Shula.did not quite understand h6w to work with Black folk
*
Specifically, as'cleir as I cAn—make it, Honorable Mayor,'
Commissioners and Mr Manager,' since ,the Chief of.
0
playing football, and little, girls wanting t ' be.cheqleaders.
Again thanks Mr. Robbie for demonstrating that Black folks.
Police no longer have the option tion of a Black Assistant Chief on
can help if given an opportunity and the -right. support.
--all tfie`-'waY, for...oiii new Chief..of Police,�, Clarence
'
he.Mianii
Di6 -Dolphins and
City- MAnager,.,t
-
the Vice Mayor after he frorii the, Super Bowl game.
Leroy A. Smith
(Retired Major)
97-
9 0 5 i* ."
Thursday, February 16, 1995
ment fund -:,and no jolt; protection..
Yet, they remafried'on the force as'
long as. they„could:.:...:,, ..•': :;. >:;" .
s�
M
I. enjoyed everyday _I workedYin Y'
this .department;":,;Pitts,,; .�
= "We had a job to'do,",Smith said,
"It Bothered me:that we: couldn't'• :
do as th6-other'pol 6e;Pflicers did::
We weren't even afforded the same,,
5
l _,
rank of police officer," White said; .
Smith joined the force in 1950.'},
Five years later; he was promoted
1�,
to sergeant and ' became the first .::
Black lieutenant in 1966 and the
Retired Major Leroy Smith with his plaque
first -Black, major in 1974..
}
Adams was the first Black prom-
' '
oted:to the,:rank. of colonel and.'
%"-'` <.
_;.:•
Bowen was- • the ' first Black officer
who_, along 'with hisf;'partner;'
arrested a .White criminal..,.
'
" 'Bowen: still works in-.the"police
department�as a• police guard and
the-precinct's "unofficial greeter." • .
.
'
.Their time':was one of segrega=;:
:.�; , -".
•:;��;°`
don, lynching" and .fear:'. The, races :'
f' ,•, " is
were, divided :by; color,` economics
In • 1910': Blacks, -*ho' were a
'
mixture of migrants from Georgia
and the .. Carolinas and a large
number;,of,Bahamians, made up
42 percent of the MIgmi popula-
tfon. But, Ahe only way they had
Retired officer Otis Pitts Sr. and Mrs. Pitts at ceremony
Continued on Page 2C
PhotosiMM
DEWEY KNIGHT Jr.:
1;
former Deputy County Manager
14
hel"ed -sbiap.
In 1896. one-third of the people responsi-
ble for incorporating the City of Miami were of
African descent. Blacks have been, and still°
are, instrumental In shaping local govem-
ment,-especially within Metro -Dade County.
The African American pioneers of the
county made a positive influence on the area,
which reaches as far north as Carol Cityand
as far south as Florida City.
Dewey Knight, former deputy county
manager, and the late Isaac Withers, former
"
._-assistant county manager, were perhaps the
most visible administrators in. Metro -Dade.
--They left -a ;legacy which• -has -helped other
African Americans rise through the ranks ;
SHE RWOOD
and become department directors and assis-
Metro-Miai
tant county managers. .
Plan
, Today, there are seven African American
department directors and two assistant
county managers. They are responsible ,for
housing, social services and business
e
development.
Cynthia Curry, assistant county mana-
ger, now oversees various departments,
including cultural affairs, and the Seaport.
Dorothy Davis, director for the Community
Action Agency, spearheads an organization
which is charged with providing social ser-
vices to the poor and the elderly. Through
boards, Sherwood
numerous community
DuBose, director of the Metro -Miami Actions.
Plan, lays the groundwork for housing strate-
C Y N T H I A
gies, . educational upgrades and banking
As s i s t a n �
' assistances for families in need.
Manager
The Corrections and Rehabilitation
Department is headed by Charles Felton. He
oversees eight jail facilities and 2,000
employees. Gregory Owens,' director'of the
Department of Business and Economic
Development, helps, implement strategies to
assist small businesses. Israel Milton,
assistant county manager, who retired last
Friday, has been at the forefront in the area of
social services. Formerly the director of the>'
Human Resources, he was'".
Department of
instrumental in laying the groundwork for
the neighborhood service centers and help-
'
ing more than 200,000 disadvantaged people
throughout the County.
,.,..;.»
Marcia Saunders, former director of the
DEAN TAI
Office of Black Affairs, heads the Office of
munity an
Affirmative Action. Her department is
Developme
charged with implementing county policies
and procedures and helps employees with
various on -the job complaints. Herb Smith,
director of the Caleb Center, oversees the
building which houses HRS offices, courts
and county agencies. Dean Taylor, director'"
of Community and Economic Development,
community groups identify
helps local ty g p fy fund-
ing sources and assists them as they Imple-
ment strategic neighborhood plans.
Although Jackson Memorial Hospital is
run by the Public Health Trust, it is the only
Ira
public county hospital in Dade County.
Clark, the president, heads that facility
which is recognized throughout the country-
HERB SM
by the medical profession.
Center
r
Curmudgeon
Miami
Gets Results With Proactive Policing
Citizen
MIAMI, FIA. approximately 616,952 hours a year," says cation that the safety and welfare of our resi
iami, a multicultural and vibrant Lieutenant'lliomas Rolle. This is an equivalent dents and visitors remains our priority and that is easy to see the obvious, but not
city with more than 350,000 res- of close to 332 officers out in the street for our community policing initiatives are work- necessarily understand its innplica-
idents, faces the challenges of community policing activities. ing and achieving unprecedented positive tions. I call this tine Ostrich
an}, metropolitan city. The Part I crime statistics released by the results," says Chief Warshaw. I Syndrome. This has nothing to do
sunny haven's busy downtown business dis- department indicated a 12 percent reduction By Liz Babult -Malos with the erroneous head -in -the -sand myth,
trict is filled with tourists from all over the in 1996 as a result of the agency's neighbor- but rather the fact that the eye of the
world who benefit front increased police pro- flood policing efforts, citizen volunteer pro- For more it f brinat ion, cotrlact Liz Babun- ostrich is bigger than its brain.
tection as a result of SCAN (Security grams and proactive police work. This figure Milos. Miami Police Departntenl, Public The obvious I'm thinking about is that if
Communications Assistance Network) and marks the third consecutive year of decline in li formation Q,(/'ice, 4(X) N.1V. 2nd Ave., you want people to cooperate with you and
other police -community initiatives. SCAN, a Part I crimes and represents the largest three- Alian , F13,3128 Phone: (305) 579-6421. volunteer their time and skills, then you too
public -private partnership, is one of the depart- year drop since 1970. "'Phis fact is a clear iluli- Fax: (305) 579-6191. have to go above and beyond the call of
nnent's most recent and innovative projects dut
y.
v.
geared to protect tourists by using private In our police department, we have
z
securit guards equipped with adios to cunt %� : '� �. business -like partnerships with different
nnrnicate suspicions or cri iiinal activity to V�/ / � G T{ / All� �Vg{4 s , j groups. For example, to help us protect
police officers. Tourist clinics in Miami in 1996 • t /� r u 4 _ rental 110n1eS, we ask property owners to
decreased by 33 percent compared with 1995, l lOuseS � L� � G�y � GS f ,Y post a phone number on their house where
since the no'ect's inception. "We're proud of they can be reached. If a problem arises, it's
I 1 1 h
the progress we've made in this area," said COVING'rorr; KY easy for an officer to contact the owner, or
Miami Police Chief Donald If. Warshaw. olice,Chfef AI Bosse invited'theAcoiiununityto help restore a sense of safety to his or her representative, and perhaps pre
Throughother community policing initia Covington s inner city neighborhoods by turning tine boarded`upthomes used by vent damage or a code violation.
fives, the agency is addressing the causes of ` crack dealers into homes for hard-working fatiul}es The colnrnunrtyiresponded'to Our officers go beyond the routine in
n f
c ms. New str-atc- the chiefs, invitation, and commitments from local. government-officials;"social lva v t;; their police partnerships: In their spare
crime instead of the sympt r
�
gies, such as the new and effective dispatch service agencies and comiinunrty members poured rn y time, school resourc r r
k3 tin ho l e office s'rebu'ld bicy'
* .k y^x a i 4 y
policy that redirects nonpriority calls for ser i r a �< cles to donate to poor kids and often take
vice to the city's 12 community policing areas, Complementary-, Goals = n "' i underprivileged children to see movies at
allow officers to spend more time on their Oiie'company that offered its assistance`renovates'abandoned butldrrtgsxo make lowcost their own expense. It's also not uncommon
beats to address the needs of residents and vis- housing available to people with minimal financial•resotirces The`organization's mission per for our officers to go to great lengths to find
.:;
department, in addition to its rc gu fectl blended with l3osse's vision to fight crime by reviving abandoned buildingsr'"i?r ' ;;;?',,t a child's relative to prevent the youngster
itors. 'Ili c cl 1 Y
lar patrol complement, currently has 12 The new partners chose an old building located in a ponce-targeted•neighborhood to ren the trauma of being turned over to the
r nit , policing lieutenants and 25 neigh- ovate and use as shared space for offices and,communit' -meetings:M- ey planned to'use;tlie;' : ". ' state's children amen family services division.
coma u } 1 g g
borhood resource officers (NROs) assigned refurbished space as a'central location to hostsupport tra4Wg, meetings and,youth foriuns , 'Adults in need also benefit from our offr-
throughout the city. The neighborhood con- for the residents who would soon occupy tine surrounding rehabilitated crack ltousres cers' willingness to go the extra mile, such
wept of policing has drastirtlly-cl:;urged the. _ _ _ __ - - as the man they,assisted after -finding him - -
:_
role of the pailicc lieiitenaurt from what it was A Strategic Plan' robbed penniless and stranded. Some of the
under the traditional model of policing. 'I'hcir With their operation base established, the partners began their thrust,to, "achieve, neigh- „+ department's neighborhood officers belong
new responsibility is to a specific neighbor- borhood stabilization and improvement."An important facet of;the'partners' collective goal;'>,-, to a group called the Blue Angels, who res-
hood 24 hours a clay, seven clays a week, while was to maintain interactive relationstups with residents and foster a comfortable atmos cued an elderly woman about to be evicted
r-they-also, establish a vital couutunications link phere of cooperation and increased communication:. Tire plan'also included'inak rag prop .; and with no family to turn to for help. Our
between the citizens and the police chief..__ _ eft y and tenant lists available to tine Covington Police Department as the renovated buildings .i _ .. angels with shields took.action.and con- .
"We are community responsive and now have became occupied. The fists serve a dual purpose. they help officers become acquainted " ." . tacted businesses for donations, arranged
a dialogue on a daily basis with our residents," with residents, and also assist them in separating residents.from .nonresidents f when it's tea for her to get food stamps and even found
said Assistant Chief Raul Martinez, in charge of essary to disperse crowds from a property. Through this_arrangement, officers have the her a roommate.
patrol for the agency, which currently has authority to arrest nonresidents who refuse to leave when asked. Wait a second. Isn't this social service? -
1,020 officers. "Protect and Serve" is more than just cuff
Successful citizen patrol programs in ]Rules to Live By
em and stuff 'em. We don't want our
other cities throughout the nation have Tenants who want to live in the renovated units have to agree to tough house rules to get" department to be distancing people unin-
proven to be an effective measure in reduc- approved. The standard lease states that tenants are obligated to cooperate with the police. tentionally, like the Florida hospital that
jug violent and drug-rclated crime 'fhe Tenants also In consent to be held accountable for the actions of their guests and are posted this sign in its maternity ward: No
Miami Police Department Citizens on Patrol aware that they will be evicted from their apartment should they in any way contribute to a Children Allowed.
(COP) program has been equally successful. neighborhood problem. These conditions lay the groundwork for neighborhood integrity All this doing good has paid off, not only
COP volunteers routinely patrol with the and improvement and also further the goal to provide safe housing for many of the city's in citizen cooperation, but in spontaneous
cicpartitent's neighborhood officers, monitor low-income single mothers. outpouring of support. Folks came in
crime throughout the city and help identify The department's effort to make officers more accessible in the troubled neighborhoods droves to ho eap praise n the department
particular neighborhood concerns. During has largely been acconnplished by establishing a centrally located satellite resource office. ' when the accreditation panel meld open
1996, 186 active citizens on patrol served as Covington's police officers assist residents in identifying security improvements and serve as hearings.
the eyes and ears of police officers in their a visible and approachable support system. Beyond meeting emergency needs, the officers A humanitarian
neighborhoods by volunteering a minimum also help residents locate social services and educational opportunities that can give them approach is the
of four hours per month. COPs provided a direction and help them gain control of their lives. strongest bond
total of 12,363 hours of service last year, between citizens and
which permitted officers to identify and deal Conclusion law enforcement.
with specific concerns voiced and investi- The Covington Police Department continues to actively solicit involvement from resi- That's why I crow
gated by the residents themselves. dents in the targeted areas and uses all available resources to address community concerns about police good `
Furthermore, additional time for comrttu- and accomplish common gals: 'l1ne department encourages the Covington community to deeds (crow —the bird
nity policing is now available as a result of the take an active role in implementing programs that help identify problems and find solutions with the largest brain for its size).
COPS i\IORE grant that cnablcd tine depart- through effective partnerships.
meat to purchase 400 mobile digital contput_ By SpecialistAnn Haegele Al Forman is a regular contributor to
ers (M)Cs) for patrol cars. i Living this modern Coninuiuitla Policing Exchange. He is a
technology literally at their fingertips will sane For more inforrirtrlion, amtru i S)iecialist Arnr Haegele, Covington Police Deparment, volmileer uailh the police depart ritent
the police officers valuable time usual]), spent 1929 Aladison ,l re.. Covington, RV 41014. Phone: (600) 292-2256 Fax: (600) 261-0202. in Port St. hiicie., Fla., and produces the
doing paperwork and calling in to the station. depailmenl s newsletter, Community.
"Estimates show that the A1DCs could produce
a community policing rcdcploynrcnt of
This project is supported b rant #96-CK-WX-K001 awarded b the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing
P 1 PPo Y 9 Y P �Y 9
�,$� f , Services (COPS). Points of view or opinions contained within this document are those of the authors and do not necessan represent
the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.