1922-2019
Sally Carroll was one of the first Black policewomen in Newark along with Rhoda Daniels and Eleanor M. Stokes in 1949 . She was the first Black woman detective with the Essex County Sherriff’s Office. She was active with the Batons.
After entering the police in 1949, she took the Civil Service promotional exams in 1951.
Sally was actively involved with the Newark branch of the NAACP for 40+ years, serving as President from 1946-1974. She served on National Board of Directors of the NAACP.
Sally also served two terms on the NJ Parole Board, appointed by Gov. Byrne, the first woman to serve.
Sally graduated South Side in 1941. Born in Virgina, she lived on Littleton Ave and later South 13th and South 18th Streets in Newark.
Bibliography
“Sally Carroll“, Rise Up Newark
Newark Public Library digital material (1, 2)
Civil rights leader Sally Carroll dies – New Jersey Globe
C-08, Carroll, Sally G, Newark News Morgue, Newark Public Library
Charles Cummings NJ Information Center, Newark Library Digital Archive 1, 2 including funeral program, yearbook and photo (Al Henderson collection)
Census records
“Graduates All” Star Ledger May 21, 1949
Photo, Star Ledger , Jun 4, 1950
“146 get Newark Police Diplomas” Newark News Aug 17, 1951
“Newark’s New Lady Cops are Full of Enthusiasm for the Job” Newark News May 2, 1949