Shuntia Lucas, a sergeant at the Dane County Sheriff’s Office, is making history and encouraging others to aim high. She is the first African-American woman in the history of the sheriff’s office to be promoted to sergeant.
“I’m very excited about the promotion,” Sgt. Lucas told WMTV. “It’s a step in the right direction and I’m very excited to be a role model and show the diversity that the Dane County Sheriff’s Office has here.”
Her high school track coach, who later served as her mentor, inspired her to pursue a career in law enforcement…