In 1943 Robert J. Mangum the first Guardian President and
one hundred and twenty-five black officer formed what is know called the
Guardians Association. Even through it was formed in 1943, the Police Department
refused to acknowledge the organization as a fraternal organization. On July 7,
1949 the New York City Police Department finally recognized the Guardians
Association as fraternal organization within the department.
The purpose of this organization is to help
defend, protect and ensure the rights of African American Police Officers,
Civilians and the community which they serve. It’s first symbol and most
distinguished emblem was that of a Black Knight on a Horse holding a flag. This
was to commemorate Samuel J. Battle and all the other knights before and after
him.
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