The History of Policing in the City of New York

The History of Policing in the City of New York

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Newly Discovered Information on the History of the NYPD’s Department Flag

October 28, 2016 Administrator 0

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 […]

“What’s the Deal:” With The First Use of the Command Post Flag & Lanterns Used by the NYPD in the Last Century?

April 16, 2016 Administrator 0

There are few examples of the green colored “Command Post” flags and lanterns that were utilized a century ago by the Police Department of the […]

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