Reception held for new Chief

Former Mayor Jim Smith and his wife Joyce congratulate newly appoined Racine Police Chief Art Howell at a reception given to him by his family.  About 200 friends, relatives, and co-workers attended the event held at Infusino’s Banquet Hall, Sunday, May 19.   Howell, a lifelong resident of Racine, was sworn in office Monday, April 2, 2012. Howell, 49, is the first black police chief in the state of Wisconsin.

Chief Howell pose with community activist Corrine Owens, who will soon turn 100-year old. In the 1970's Owens organized the Concern Citizen group which worked successfully to have more African Americans hired on the Racine Police Department.


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