Professor Lynda Williams, President of the Organization of Blacks Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE)

Lynda R. Williams was sworn in as the New President of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) on July 28th, 2020. Williams brings more than 30 years of experience to the evidence-based policing reform table, working collaboratively and openly to positively impact the criminal justice system; she most recently served as NOBLE's National First Vice President. President Williams is currently the Professor of the Practice at Middle Tennessee State University in the Department of Criminal Justice Administration. Prior to joining the faculty of Middle Tennessee State University, she experienced an accomplished career as a veteran of the United States Secret Service from 1988 until she retired as the Deputy Assistant Director in 2017.

"I am eager to continue the work of our Immediate Past President, Cerelyn "C.J." Davis. Over the decades, NOBLE has served as the leading voice of policing professionals who are committed to actionable solutions. Under my guidance, we will remain steadfast in leading the police reform and accountability our nation needs now, she commented.

President Williams' priorities for 2020-21 consisted of advancing national policing reform through 21st century policing models, reducing gun violence, and a national voter engagement initiative to increase civic participation.