Herb Hayter, the police department’s first minority supervisor
Herb Hayter, who joined the Tyler Police Department in 1975, was promoted to sergeant in 1995, making him the department’s first minority supervisor, KLTV reported.
Hayter said he was also its first Black motorcycle officer.
Sources
- KLTV: Law enforcement community honors Herb Hayter after 40+ years of service (April 10, 2019)kltv.com
He was promoted to sergeant in 1995 — making him the department's first minority supervisor
I was able to be the first black motorcycle officer
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