Over two decades, Charles broke barriers, rising through the ranks to Sergeant and Lieutenant, culminating in his appointment as the Sheriff’s Office’s first Black Division Chief in 1973. In 1975, his career reached new heights when Florida Governor Reubin Askew appointed him as the first African American member of the Florida Parole and Probation Commission. He was reappointed by Governor Bob Graham to a second term on the Commission and also served as Chairman of the Commission. During his tenure on the Commission, Charles brought wisdom and compassion, balancing justice with mercy as he considered the rehabilitation of thousands of men and women.
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