Remembering Baltimore Police Pioneer 'Lady Law'

They called her "lady law." Violet Hill Whyte was the first black person to work for the Baltimore Police Department and was known for working 16 to 20 hours a day.
Feb. 9, 2017

They called her "lady law." Violet Hill Whyte was the first black person to work for the Baltimore Police Department and was known for working 16 to 20 hours a day.

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