Crusading Troopers

Pennsylvania - Maryland - Connecticut : "PMC Corridor"

In the “PMC Corridor”, dehumanizing mistreatment, discriminatory practices in unequal hiring, over-discipline and lack of promotional opportunities toward African American State Troopers became widespread and was the norm in Pennsylvania State Police. The same overt practices quickly spread to Maryland State Police and eventually expanded within Connecticut State Police, causing African American State Troopers in each state to eventually connect patterns of pervasive adverse commonalities in State Police Agency practices.

Traveling Fearlessness
PMC African American Troopers frequently traveled from state to state to meet and develop practical strategies to combat unforeseen work challenges during 1960’s-2000’s, lead by strong, fearless and enduring leaders, at great personal and professional risk, sacrifice and loss of personal personal equilibrium in health, daily stress of potential job loss, and frequent filing of frivolous summary department “charge sheet” disciplinary actions by supervisors who exercised managerial control through fear.

the GREATEST RISK TAKERS...

A few of the strongest voices of our stand out heroes for positive change, who took the greatest career and personal risks, bore the deepest scars and now carry the lifetime effects of the harshest outcomes and dehumanizing indignities from their legendary fights advocating for fair treatment of all, respect and promotion of African American State Troopers were:

Maryland

Arthur “Art" Porter (Maryland) former 1980's President of Coalition of Maryland Black State Troopers; followed by David Washington (Maryland) who took over in 1980's as President of Coalition of Maryland Black State Troopers after Art Porter’s termination.

Connecticut

Kenneth Wilson (Connecticut), Charles Levy (Connecticut), Randolph Howell (Connecticut); followed by Frederick “Fred” Abrams (Connecticut), and many notable others.

Connecticut

In Connecticut, Kenneth Wilson, was in a sense, the Art Porter counter part “Crusading State Trooper” of Connecticut State Police, along with Trooper Titan leaders, Charles Levy, Randolph Howell, and an array of others Troopers of note, from whom many Connecticut State Troopers learned survivability and excellence performance skills. Wilson was known as a prolific writer. Hence, he became a prolific leader of others tasked with writing reports to demonstrate their competencies and expertise in the field.

“I learned so much from Ken Wilson that helped me to

survive and retire…”

Detective Frederick "Fred" Abrams (Ret.)

Connecticut titan: ret. lt. charles levy

Ret. Lt. Charles Levy, a 1970's "Titan" of the Connecticut State Police, experienced an extraordinary level of social indignities designed to silence and crush the human spirit. While striving to serve the community with honor, Levy was consistently subjected to isolation-oriented departmental practices, continuous surveillance, and frequent telephone threats to damage his livelihood, all contributing to a wearing sense of departmental invisibilities.

Yet, his fight, along with Kenneth Lee, Randolph Holloway and many others, forged ahead at great personal costs, with a goal to bring about fair treatment, professional dignity, and fundamental recognition as daily contributing members of the Connecticut State Police with visibilities as equals amongst their peers in service.

1970's Enduring #17 Internal Affairs: Source Ret. Lt. Kenneth Wilson

Lt. Art Williams:Pennsylvania State Trooper Testimonials 202

Ret. Lt. Art Williams: "He was Always There..."

Art Williams Was Well Known And Highly Respected As A Leader Throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland and Connecticut State Police Organizations.

Troopers Under His Command Fondly Remember Art For Taking Individual Care Of Those Under His Command, Solving Seemingly Insurmountable Challenges With Humility And Intellect; And For Facing The Tremendous Societal Discriminatory Challenges Of Being An African American Pennsylvania State Trooper With Courage And Indefeasible Fortitude, To Win...

In 2024, Trooper Ret. Lt. Art Williams Passed Away. In An Interview, Ret. MSP Sgt. David Washington Said,

"We've Lost A Great Friend Who Will Always Be Recognized As A N.O.R.S.T Member Of The National Organization Of Retired State Troopers, Inc."

By: Patrick J. O'Guinn, Sr., JD, MPA

maryland: circa 1960's-1990's

Pennsylvania - Maryland - Connecticut : "PMC Corridor"

maryland: circa 1960's-1990's

the GREATEST RISK TAKERS...

MARYLAND

Cpl. Art Porter..."Best In MD History"

out-of-state Friends...

Connecticut

Connecticut Invisibles 1970's: Charges...

Connecticut Invisibles 1970's: we owe...

Connecticut titan: ret. lt. charles levy

1970's: enduring #17 internal affairs

"All In TITAN ..." Ret. Lt. charles levy

Ret. Lt. Art williams, Pa. State Police

PENNSYLVANIA: too Many miles 1960's-1990's

Ret. PA. Lt. Art williams "Always There To Help..."

Lt. Art Williams:Pennsylvania State Trooper Testimonials 202

Ret. Lt. Art Williams: "He was Always There..."

"Younger Troopers somehow believe they know all that is needed to succeed. We are here to help..." ret. Detective Sgt. Renee Wartman, MSP

maryland: circa 1960's-1990's

Pennsylvania - Maryland - Connecticut : "PMC Corridor"

maryland: circa 1960's-1990's

the GREATEST RISK TAKERS...

MARYLAND

Cpl. Art Porter..."Best In MD History"

out-of-state Friends...

Connecticut

Connecticut Invisibles 1970's: Charges...

Connecticut Invisibles 1970's: we owe...

Connecticut titan: ret. lt. charles levy

1970's: enduring #17 internal affairs

"All In TITAN ..." Ret. Lt. charles levy

Ret. Lt. Art williams, Pa. State Police

PENNSYLVANIA: too Many miles 1960's-1990's

Ret. PA. Lt. Art williams "Always There To Help..."

Lt. Art Williams:Pennsylvania State Trooper Testimonials 202

Ret. Lt. Art Williams: "He was Always There..."

"Younger Troopers somehow believe they know all that is needed to succeed. We are here to help..." ret. Detective Sgt. Renee Wartman, MSP

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