Saundra Brown: First Brown Lady Police Officer
In 1970, Saundra Brown made history as the first black woman to receive formal gun shooting training when she joined the Oakland police force. Saundra dedicated seven years of her life to serving as a police officer from 1970 to 1977. After leaving the force, she pursued higher education and earned a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from the University of San Francisco School of Law. Saundra then transitioned into the field of law by working as a deputy district attorney in Alameda County. Today, she holds the esteemed position of Senior Judge in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.
The photograph captures a significant milestone in her personal journey and its broader significance within African American history.
