1971 - Black Police Officers Sue the City of Charlotte

1971 - The North State Law Enforcement Association, a professional association for black police officers, sues the City of Charlotte.

• They demand an increase in minority hiring and promotion. 
• In 1974, local president Rudolph "Rudy" Torrence wins a consent agreement from the courts. 
• Under this agreement, the city immediately promotes six blacks to the rank of sergeant and emphasizes minority hiring.