Criminal Justice: Narvin A. Powell, Roosevelt J. Brown, 1971, Winn Parish, LA.
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: January 14 & 21, 1971 Winn Parish Enterprise News-American

Article No. 1

City To Employ Two Negro Police

Winnfield's city aldermen granted their approval for the city to hire two
Negro policemen at their regular meeting Tuesday night.  Aldermen gave Mayor
Jack Henderson the "go ahead" to start interviewing applicants for the
positions.  Starting salary for the new policemen will be $ 350, Henderson
said.  He explained that this is the regular starting pay for all police
officers.

The Council carried the motion on a recommendation of City Police Chief Percy
W. Roberts, Jr.  Roberts said he was in favor of hiring now, since it would be
necessary for the two men to undergo special law and order training before
joining the police force.


Article No. 2

Two Negro Men Named By City For Police Jobs

Two Negro men have been hired as policemen for the City of Winnfield, Mayor
Jack Henderson said.  The men were chosen from a number of applicants at a
special Board of Aldermen meeting Tuesday, January 19.

Narvin A. Powell and Roosevelt J. Brown were the pair picked by the City. 
Police Chief Percy Roberts, Jr. said the new men will not begin their duties
for about two months.  On March 1, they will enroll in law enforcement courses
at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge.  After completing their training
they will be fitted for uniforms and then start service, Roberts said.

Powell and Brown will patrol the L & A and T & G Quarters in Winnfield.