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The Legacy of Eugene Frazier Sr | Charleston News
Eugene Frazier Sr., a trailblazing Black police officer and historian from James Island, passed away at 90, leaving behind a legacy of courage, justice, and cultural preservation. One of Charleston County’s first Black officers in 1966, he earned the nickname “the known enforcer” for his unmatched detective skills and won Officer of the Year in 1972—a rare triumph for a Black cop at the time. He didn’t stop there: in 1976, he sued the department over racial promotion barriers, losing the case but paving the way for greater diversity. Retiring as a lieutenant after 25 years, he solved nearly…
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