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All YPL locations will be closed on Monday, January 19 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday.

History of African Americans in the Yonkers Police Department

Program Type:

Black History & Culture, Community Engagement, Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY), Local History

Age Group:

Everyone
  • Registration is available for this event.
  • Registration will open on January 20, 2026 @ 9:33am.

Event Details

Join Yonkers native and veteran Yonkers Police Detective Ken Davis and learn about the three Lone Rangers, the first African American patrolmen serving the City of Yonkers and the Yonkers Police Department. The lives and work of Thomas Brooks, James F. Martin, and Stewart Freeman will be discussed.