Women’s History Month Spotlight: Sheriff Zena Stephens

As the first African American and the first female Sheriff in Jefferson County, Texas, and the first African American female elected Sheriff in the state of Texas, Sheriff Stephens exemplifies the resilience and dedication of women in leadership. With over 30 years of experience in law enforcement management, she has transformed her department by fostering […]
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Sheriff Paula S. Dance

As we bring Women’s History Month to a close, we spotlight a leader from the Great State of North Carolina in Pitt County—Sheriff Paula S. Dance. Elected on November 6, 2018, Sheriff Dance made history as the first African American female sheriff in North Carolina and only the fourth in the nation. With over three […]
Honoring a Trailblazer for Justice: Sheriff Jacquelyn “Jackie” Barrett

In 1992, Jacquelyn Barrett-Washington broke barriers as the first Black woman elected sheriff in Fulton County, GA. Learn how…