Icons | Black Trailblazers in Blue - Bass Reeves: The Real Lone Ranger

In a series of four episodes, the Black Trailblazers in Blue series will profile a selection of African American leaders in Law Enforcement and highlight their contributions to the field and its expansive history.From slave to U.S. Marshal, Bass Reeves went on to serve more than 30 years in law enforcement, becoming the first African American to serve as a U.S. Marshal. Listen in to learn more about his life and career in law enforcement.For a full list of Black law enforcement figures, please visit our archive, found here.https://nleomf.org/museum/precinct-444/