Earl Sanders, San Francisco's first Black chief, dies
Earl Sanders, San Franciscoâs first Black chief, dies Earl Sanders, San Franciscoâs first Black chief, dies March 5, 2021 by John Burris, Esq. I knew Earl Sanders for over 30 years and knew of him before that because he was a steadfast civil rights advocate both for Black officers and the African American community. As a civil rights advocate fighting against police abuse, Earlâs commitment to social justice was unflinching even though his attitudes caused concerns among his fellow officers. Even so, we spoke often about police abuse and the challenges of fighting against it...