BIO Cheryl Dorsey is an acclaimed author and social justice advocate, Sgt. Dorsey is a highly sought police expert on significant criminal justice issues making national headlines and has been featured as a law enforcement expert on the Law and Crime Network, Fox Network’s "First Responders Live“ show; and a myriad of other respected outlets such as CNN, Fox News, CNN International, OWN, KABC Talk Radio, KCAL, CBS, and MSNBC. She has appeared as a guest police expert on TMZLive, NowThis News, DemocracyNow, KPCC Take Two, NPR, Morning Show, , Dr. Drew, Dr. Phil, and T.D. Jakes shows. Sgt. Dorsey has been a frequent commentator on HLN TV with Nancy Grace and The Daily Share and has appeared in Chelsea Hander’s Netflix Documentary, “Hello, Privilege. It’s Me, Chelsea”; BET Docu-Series “Finding Justice” and TV Crime Series: “It Takes A Killer”, “Corrupt Crimes” “Motive to Murder” and “Dead Files.”

Cheryl is a Los Angeles native. In 1978, she began a career in law enforcement where she worked for the State of California, Department of Justice. In 1980, Cheryl joined the Los Angeles Police Department. During her twenty-year (LAPD) career, she worked exclusively in patrol and specialized units in all four geographic bureaus within the City of Los Angeles; South, Central, West, and Valley. In addition to various patrol division assignments, Sgt. Dorsey was assigned to the infamous gang unit in Operations South Bureau; known as Community Resources Against Street Hoodlums (C.R.A.S.H.) under the command of Police Chief Daryl F. Gates.

As an LAPD insider, Sgt. Dorsey highlights criminal, social, or public policy injustices affecting disenfranchised communities throughout the nation. She provides a candid, honest, and unique perspective on social and institutional abuses with a level of credibility that is effective, relevant, and irrefutable. As a mother and police professional, Sgt. Dorsey exposes social and institutional disparities and abuses, while introducing strategies and commentary on how to systematically attack those injustices, empower audiences with a broad and unique perspective on how to navigate within that system, when necessary, and help change that system, when possible.

To that end, she has written an autobiography Black and Blue, Vol. II, The Creation of a Social Advocate. For more visit www.sgtcheryldorsey.com subscribe to her podcast and You Tube channel "Sgt Dorsey Speaks"; on Twitter and IG @sgtcheryldorsey ABOUT CHERYL DORSEY ADVOCACY

From August 25, 1980 to the present, Retired LAPD Sgt. Cheryl Dorsey has dedicated her life to serving and protecting all citizens with procedural justice. As a 20-year veteran in law enforcement, Cheryl has witnessed many events that make her uniquely qualified to serve as an honest broker between police and citizens. When asked, “why do you continue to engage with law enforcement concerns after completing a stellar career as a police officer?” She merely replies, “My commitment to fair and equitable justice under the law did not began when I was sworn in, nor did it end at my retirement. It is the purpose for which I have committed my life.”

“ I always knew her to be a fountain of information and someone I could rely on to provide honest, insightful commentary. We have shared many hours together on radio and television and I rely on Cheryl for her honest, forthright appraisals. I knew her opinions informed by experience.” Dr. Drew, Celebrity Doctor & Radio Host

“Because of her candor and honesty concerning police misconduct, Cheryl has been well sought after to assist communities in sorting out the truth about legal and necessary law enforcement conduct. Her desire is to ensure that every person who has an encounter with the Police has the requisite skills and knowledge to safely navigate the experience. Staying alive is the ultimate goal.” Omar Neal, Former Mayor City of Tuskegee

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