Christopher Stokes

Christopher Stokes (January 14, 1941 – August 4, 1989) was the first black person hired as an officer of the Fairfax County Police Department.[1][2]

References

  1. ↑ "Fairfax County Names First Negro Policeman." The Washington Post, Times Herald (1959-1973): 1. Jul 15 1967. ProQuest. Web. 14 July 2016 .
  2. ↑ "Christopher Stokes, 48, Dies." Washington Post. The Washington Post, 7 Aug. 1989. Web. 14 July 2016.