Shattering a decades-long glass ceiling, Shuntia Lucas has made history as the first Black woman to be promoted to sergeant in the Dane County Sheriff’s Office, a milestone that is being celebrated across the community and beyond.
A mother of two, a master’s degree holder, and a beacon of leadership, Sgt. Lucas is inspiring the next generation to dream bigger and lead boldly.
“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.”
From the Track Field to Law Enforcement
Sgt. Lucas credits her early exposure to mentorship for sparking her desire to serve. Her former high school track coach, Trooper Maurice Burton, was the first Black officer she ever met—a moment that changed her life…