In celebration of Black History Month, Maurice Smith, a police officer from St. Louis Park, Minnesota, steps into the spotlight for his department's "Inspired By" series. The series, which honors influential figures from the Black community, features individuals who inspire members of the police department. Smith, choosing to honor Grammy-winning rapper J. Cole, has his story displayed on a poster at Birchwood Park, providing communities with a tangible reminder of African American achievements, as per City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
As part of the St. Louis Park Police Department's commitment to celebrating Black History Month, the department has taken to social media to share these inspirations. With a Social Media post on February 12th, the department shed light on the stories of officers like Smith, and the figures that drive them, as per the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
