Charles Scriven, the first Black officer in Jacksonville to advance to the level of chief, died on Christmas Day, his family said.

Members of the Jacksonville Brotherhood of Police Officers and local pastors said they still have concerns about the punishment for a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office sergeant who admitted to posting racist messages on social media.

Members of the Jacksonville Brotherhood of Police Officers spoke Sunday afternoon at Lonnie Miller ParkIf you need help with WJXT’s or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Members of the Jacksonville Brotherhood of Police Officers spoke Sunday afternoon at Lonnie Miller Park, condemning the actions of the four Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd and promising to make a difference in their community. Members of the Jacksonville Brotherhood of Police Officers said they are committed to fighting for better treatment for everyone who lives in Jacksonville. “From this day forward, the Brotherhood of Police Officers will be more vocal in the black community,” Dixon said. We, the Brotherhood of Police Officers, vow to make a difference in our community. The Jacksonville Brotherhood of Police Officers also made a pledge to the community.