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Black police leaders in Johnson County discuss trials, triumphs


Black police leaders in Johnson County discuss trials, triumphs
The first Black PIO and first Black police chief in Johnson County share their experience in the police force.
and last updated 2021-02-18 08:06:50-05
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Many occupations require you to have thick skin, including law enforcement.
Adding that thick layer sometimes means losing other important things, as Officer John Lacy recalled.
“I lost a friend this past summer I’ve known since elementary school. And he said, with everything that’s going on, I know you’re law enforcement. I know we’re good, but I can’t be friends with you anymore. As long as you’re wearing that badge. And that hurt, Lacy said. ....

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