1st Black, female Port St Lucie officer retires after 29 years February 5, 2021 at 1:05 PM EST - Updated February 5 at 6:41 PM
The Port St. Lucie Police Department is honoring a trailblazing officer retiring after 29 years of service Friday.
Officer Sylvia Harris made history when she was hired in 1991 as the first Black female officer at the Port St Lucie Police Department.
Sgt. Keith Boham said she is known for her uplifting smile and caring personality, making a positive impact on many people s lives during her career with the city.
Harris said her favorite assignment as an officer was being a school resource officer at Port St Lucie Elementary and Bayshore Elementary.