Harrison Daniel Hart died Saturday, March 14th after a fall left him hospitalized for more than a week.

He was active in law enforcement for more than 50 years.

He was a 30-year police veteran who retired as Commander of the Detroit Police Department. He worked very closely with the first black mayor of Detroit, Coleman A. Young. He was critical in the early careers of several athletes in Detroit, like Jalen Rose, who participated in events sponsored at St. Cecilia Gym in Detroit. Dan was an FBI Academy graduate, and an Army veteran who retired at the rank of Sergeant.

In his career in Detroit he rose through investigation and detective work to become Commander of the precinct that includes Old Tiger Stadium in downtown Detroit. He coordinated security details with the Secret Service for President Clinton, President Reagan, and even Nelson Mandela. He worked closely with Diana Ross, Sammy Davis, Jr., and Roots author Alex Haley.

He was secretary and treasurer on the board for the Central Mississippi Planning and Development Authority.

Born in Holmes County, Hart spent the last 29 years living in Madison, MS. He and his family retired from Detroit and returned to Mississippi to farm with the family in Lexington from 1995 until 1997.

Later in his life he provided security during visits to Jackson for Hollywood stars like Jim Caviezel, and he escorted Elizabeth Smart during her latest book tour.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce, and his sons, Benjamin and Lamont, along with their families, including three granddaughters.

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