Daniel Louis Giro

Daniel Louis Giro was born on November 14, 1942, in Framingham, Massachusetts, and passed away on January 9, 2021, in Oriental, North Carolina. A dedicated public servant, Daniel made history as the first Black police officer in Framingham, where he served for 31 years and made significant contributions to the department. He was not only the first Black police officer but was the first Black mounted officer and motorcycle officer.   During his time with the department, he earned two Meritorious Commendations for saving a woman’s life and apprehending three dangerous suspects. He played an instrumental role in establishing and staffing the first Framingham Police Substations, leaving a lasting legacy in his community.

Daniel graduated from Mass Bay College in 1983 with an Associate Degree in Science. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1965 to 1967 before beginning his law enforcement career. After retiring from the Framingham Police Department, he continued to serve his community in various ways. He received a leadership award for his work in preventing drug and alcohol abuse, became EMS certified, and spent 10 years directing the Pelham, Massachusetts Recreational Center’s afterschool program. Daniel was also the Royal Rangers Commander in Framingham.

In 2008, Daniel and his wife, Florence, moved to Oriental, North Carolina, where he remained an active community member. He served as a Deacon at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church from 2011 to 2020 and was a member of the Oriental Rotary Club in 2019 and 2020.

Daniel’s legacy lives on through his family, including his wife, nine children, 25 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. His stepson, Noval Alexander and family were honored to have a day declaring March 3rd, 2021, as Daniel L. Giro Day. Daniel’s life and dedication to his family, community, and service will always be remembered.