April 14, 1972 – The Harlem Muslim Mosque Incident – Justice for Ptl. Cardillo Pending to this Day!
The original purpose of this short post was to provide a link to the official Police Department of the City of New York (PDNY) “Report […]
The History of Police Communications in New York City – Part 3 -Post WWII Two-Way Radio Communications
Introduction: Parts 1 and 2 of this three part series, covered a myriad of technologies used for communication, some of which co-existed for decades. Part […]
“What’s the Deal With:” The History of the NYPD ESU’s Department Ambulance?
On May 22, 1920, the Police Department of the City of New York (PDNY) was the recipient of a generous donation made by the members […]
The Police Department of New York City’s First Negro Detective; Acting Det. Sergeant Wesley C. Redding
Wesley C. Redding, Born: August 26, 1892, Atlanta, GA Education: Attended Morehouse College, and college in NYC World War I – Served the PDNY […]
The History of Police Communications in New York City -Part 2 – The Pre-WWII Era of Voice Radio Communications
Introduction: Part 1 (Click Here to Read Part 1) of this three part article, ended at the advent of the era of the Police Department […]
“What’s the Deal With:” The NYPD’s Tradition of Hosting Christmas Celebrations for Needy Children & Families?
As is the case with many of the selfless and benevolent undertakings performed by New York City’s Finest, the history behind the tradition of addressing […]
The History of Police Communications in New York City – Part 1- The Pre-Voice Radio Era
Introduction Methods of communicating over any distance remained unchanged for several millennia. The choices over the years were limited and ranged from: pictographs on cave […]
Gleason’s 1854 Illustration of the Police Uniforms & Fire-Style Helmets
A question from a fan regarding uniforms and equipment worn and used by police officers in the City of New York was received. The answer […]
The Creation & Evolution of the NYPD’s Medal of Honor? New Facts Revealed!
What’s the Deal With: The Creation & Evolution of the NYPD’s “Medal of Honor?” New Facts Revealed! Introduction and Background The Medal of Honor (MOH) is […]
Newly Discovered Information on the History of the NYPD’s Department Flag
The history and symbolism of the present Department Flag of the Police Department of the City of New York (NYPD) has been covered extensively in documents/websites […]
Lineage of the NYPD’s 66th Precinct, Borough Park, Brooklyn
Prior to the redistricting of existing precincts in the vicinity of Borough Park, Brooklyn to form a separate precinct in order to better serve the […]
New Book Review: Undisclosed Files of the Police; Cases from the Archives of the NYPD, from 1831 to the Present
UPDATE: On September 28, 2016, a “book launch” was held at the Mysterious Book Shop, 58 Warren St., NYC. Hundreds of guests, including several high-ranking […]
What’s the Deal With: The History of the Use of Whistles by NYC’s Police
The history of those who policed New York City over the centuries and their use of this seemingly minor piece of equipment, carried today by […]
Chapter 2: Tammany Hall Controlled & Corrupted the Electoral Process; & the U.S. Militia’s First Assistance to NYC Police
Introduction: Chapter One closed with the fact that they New York State (NYS) Constitutional Convention of 1821 removed the restriction of “manhood suffrage” which […]
“What’s the Deal With:” Tammany Hall’s Corruption of the New York City Police Department? Chapter 1
Chapter 1: “What’s the Deal With:” Tammany Hall’s Corruption of the New York City Police Department? Introduction: The study of the history of policing in New […]
1934 PC Valentine Orders Cops to “Draw Quick, Shoot Quick & Straight” & to “Muss-Up” Gangsters
The post Word War I Era was a violent & deadly time in New York and other cities. Driven by the criminal gangs associated with […]
New York Policemen; Thirty Years Ago & Now” (From 1877 – 1907 That Is!)
Note: The following was transcribed by the Author from an image of an old newspaper that was mounted on cardboard. “NEW YORK POLICEMEN THIRTY YEARS […]
Lineage of the NYPD’s 43rd Precinct & A Brief History of Policing in The Bronx
A bit of history regarding today’s County and Borough of The Bronx, also known a century ago as “The Great North Side.” Prior to the […]
NYC’s Fifth Avenues Traffic Squad Signal Tower System – State of the Art for the 1920s
In the 1920s, Fifth Avenue in NYC was the first avenue to receive Traffic Towers in an effort to control traffic. The original towers (1922) […]