We aim to be Guardians for the city of Cleveland. The Black Shield aims to increase the awareness of Black and minority polic ... e officers in our communities while serving as the conscience of the criminal justice system. We aim to increase our membership, promoting honest, fair and confident leadership through the Cleveland Division of Police. We aim to enhance the quality of public safety in Cleveland - as officers, we acknowledge our past struggles, our past missteps and look to our predecessors for strength and direction while working towards a brighter future. read more