Sheriff Lucius Amerson, the first Black Sheriff in the deep South since Reconstruction, was elected in 1967 and served for 20 years to "protect and not oppress" his community. His legacy lives on through his son Anthony, who sat with us to discuss his father’s legacy, family life, and the importance of remembering your roots. Listen to his story and others in our featured sections ➡️ https://nleomf.org/museum/precinct-444/ #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM #SheriffAmerson | National Law Enforcement Museum
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Sheriff Lucius Amerson, the first Black Sheriff in the deep South since Reconstruction, was elected in 1967 and served for 20 years to "protect and not oppress" his community. His legacy lives on through his son Anthony, who sat with us to discuss his father’s legacy, family life, and the importance of remembering your roots. Listen to his story and others in our featured sections ➡️ https://nleomf.org/museum/precinct-444/ #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM #SheriffAmerson | National Law Enforcement Museum
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