Charles Scriven has lived a long and eventful life, witnessing 15 presidents, five wars, segregation, and the civil rights movement. But some of his most memorable moments came during his time with the Jacksonville Police Department, where he became the... Read More

Charles and Jeanetta have been married for 68 years and served the area’s homeless population through cooking and serving food. They were both nominated for Silver Stars, an honor they found unbelievable. The couple started their outreach ministry at Tallahassee... Read More

Charles Scriven joined the Jacksonville Police Department in 1955 and was later promoted to chief, making him the first African American police chief in Jacksonville. In 1973, Sheriff Dale Carson merged the Duval County Road Patrol with the Jacksonville Police... Read More

Summary of Retired Jacksonville Officer Honored by FOP After Decades of Discrimination, by Jenese Harris, Veteran journalist and Emmy Award winning anchor, News4Jax. Published: October 22, 2019 at 11:15 PM Charles Scriven was one of the first African American officers in... Read More