Shield Club

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4097 E 131st St
Cleveland, OH 44105

The Shield Club in Cleveland, OH, is a non-profit organization that was established in 1945 by a group of Black police officers who aimed to address the unfair treatment of Black officers in the Cleveland Division of Police. Serving as the third oldest Black police organization in the United States, the Shield Club focuses on providing continuous support for officers in the Greater Cleveland area, addressing the unique situations and needs faced by Black and minority officers, and promoting community empowerment through dialogue and action.

The Black Shield Police Association, as the conscience of the criminal justice system, strives to increase awareness of Black and minority police officers in the community, enhance the quality of public safety in Cleveland, and promote honest, fair, and confident leadership within the Cleveland Division of Police. With a mission centered around community empowerment, the Shield Club works towards a brighter future by acknowledging past struggles and missteps while looking to predecessors for strength and direction.

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