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Charleston Police Department, 1988-1990

 File — Box: 16, Folder: 140

Scope and Contents note

Contains correspondence regarding the high turnover rate of law enforcement in Charleston; the 1988 statistics on minority representation on the force; personal statements, correspondence, and newspaper clippings regarding discriminatory promotional practices; the 1988 and 1989 Annual report from the Internal Affairs Divison; and correspondence regarding two shooting deaths that may have resulted from excessive or deadly force was used.

Dates

  • Creation: 1920, 1960-1994, and undated

Creator

Access Restrictions

No restrictions.

Extent

From the Collection: 7.0 linear feet (17 archival boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture Repository

Contact:
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Charleston South Carolina 29424 United States
843-953-7608