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Nat Glover
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| 3rd Sheriff of Jacksonville | |
| In office November 20, 1995 – July 1, 2003 |
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| Preceded by | Jim McMillan |
| Succeeded by | John Rutherford |
| President of Edward Waters University | |
| In office May, 2010 Interim: May–February 2011 – May, 2018 |
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| Preceded by | Claudette Williams |
| Succeeded by | A. Zachary Faison, Jr. |
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Nathaniel Glover Jr.
March 29, 1943 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Doris J. Bailey |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Edward Waters University, University of North Florida, FBI National Academy |
| Occupation | President of Edward Waters University |
Nathaniel Glover Jr. (born March 29, 1943) is an important leader from Jacksonville, Florida. He was a police officer and later became the Sheriff of Jacksonville. He was the first African American person to be elected sheriff in Florida since a long time ago, after the Reconstruction period.
Mr. Glover also ran for Mayor of Jacksonville. From 2010 to 2018, he served as the President of Edward Waters University. This university was the first school in Florida created for the education of African Americans. He was the Sheriff of Jacksonville from 1995 to 2003. Before that, he worked for the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office since 1966. John Rutherford became sheriff after him.
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Nat Glover's Early Life and Education
Nat Glover was born in Jacksonville, Florida. He went to public schools there. When he was a young man in the early 1960s, he saw a lot of unfair treatment because of race.
A Difficult Day in Jacksonville
One day, he was walking home from work. He accidentally became part of an event called Ax Handle Saturday. On that day, a group of white men attacked people who were protesting for Civil rights. Mr. Glover tried to get help from the police. But he was told to leave the area.
Some young Black people, called the "Boomerangs," tried to protect the protesters. The police then got involved. They arrested the "Boomerangs" and other Black residents who tried to stop the attacks.
School and Sports
Mr. Glover graduated from Edward Waters University in 1966. He later earned a master's degree from the University of North Florida. He also completed training at the 130th Session of the FBI National Academy.
While at Edward Waters University, he was a starting linebacker and team captain for the football team. He played alongside Jim "Cannonball" Butler.
Career in Law Enforcement
Nat Glover started his career in law enforcement in 1966. He joined the old Jacksonville Police Department. After Jacksonville Consolidation, he became an investigator with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) in 1969. He was promoted to Sergeant in 1974.
In 1991, Sheriff Dale Carson named him Director of Police Services. This was one of the highest positions in the JSO.
Becoming Sheriff
Mr. Glover was a member of the Democratic Party. He was elected Sheriff of Jacksonville in 1995. He was re-elected in 1999.
During his time as sheriff, there was a case in 2000 involving a 15-year-old named Brenton Butler. The JSO and the State Attorney's Office later apologized to Brenton Butler.
Running for Mayor and Later Work
In 2003, Nat Glover ran for Mayor of Jacksonville. He was a Democrat. He lost to Republican candidate John Peyton. This was the most expensive mayoral election in Jacksonville's history at that time.
Before Alvin Brown was elected in 2011, no African American had served as mayor in Jacksonville. Mr. Glover's campaign focused on improving education, growing the economy, and managing the city's development. He said he wanted to help Jacksonville become a great city.
Challenges During the Campaign
During the campaign, there were some acts of racism. After another candidate, Matt Carlucci, supported Mr. Glover, Carlucci's business was damaged with racist messages. Racist graffiti was also spray-painted on Mr. Glover's campaign office.
After leaving the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Mr. Glover served on several important boards. He also worked as a special advisor for University of North Florida President John Delaney.
Family and Beliefs
Nat Glover and his wife, Doris J. Bailey, have two children. They also have two grandsons and one granddaughter. He has said that he admires Martin Luther King Jr. and the Wright brothers. Mr. Glover once shared his belief: "I always felt like if I could make the children and the senior citizens safe, everyone in between would be OK."
Leading Edward Waters University
Throughout his career, Mr. Glover stayed connected with his old university, Edward Waters University. He is a member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity there.
In 2005, he helped search for a new president for the university. In 2008, he joined the university's board of trustees. When the president resigned in 2010, Mr. Glover quickly became the interim president. In February 2011, he was made the permanent president.
In 2014, he was a finalist for a special award for male university presidents. In September 2017, Mr. Glover announced that he would retire in May 2018.
