AdvertisementOne Of LAPD's 1st Black Officers Reinstated More Than 120 Years After His FiringFebruary 24, 2021Brakkton BookerfacebookEmailRobert Stewart was one of the first Black officers hired by LAPD. He was terminated in 1900 and on Tuesday the Los Angeles Police Commission unanimously voted to have him reinstated to retire with honor. (LAPD handout)
