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Former Dallas Police Officer Preston Gilstrap says he’s an undeclared hero. And as just the 17th African-American to join the force, he’s also pioneer — a pioneer who couldn’t bear to see what happened that July night. LOOKING BACK Standing in front of his house, Preston Gilstrap reminisces on his years as a police officer as he holds a plaque of commemoration his years of service.
CIVIL SERVANT Preston Gilstrap travels around the black community, volunteering and serving the city as a leader in the Black Police Association.
STRENGTH IN NUMBERS The Black Police Association has grown exponentially in the past couple of years with Gilstrap at the helm of it.