The City of Birmingham’s first Black police officer, Leroy Stover, has died. Birmingham Police on Friday posted about Stover’s death on X, formerly known as Twitter. The department said Stover's legacy and work at the Birmingham Police Department paved the way for others to follow in his footsteps. Al.com reports Stover died Thursday at the age of 90. A cause of death has not been disclosed. Stover joined the force in March 1966 and rose to the rank of deputy chief. News outlets report he retired in 1998, with 32 years of service. Funeral arrangements are pending.
