February 2018 – The History of Policing in the City of New York

There’s a Million Stories in the Naked City. This is One of Them – Ptl. Joseph W. Schecker – One of a “Million”

February 27, 2018 Administrator 0

The biographies posted on NYPDHistory.com tend to cover officers whose careers have caused them to stand out from their peers. To date, some of the […]

What’s the Deal?; Freemasonry & the PDNY; The Police Square Club of the City of New York

February 24, 2018 Administrator 0

Many notable police officers and officials of thePolice Department of the City of New York (NYPD) were Freemasons. This post will serve as a starting […]

What’s the Deal with the Distinguished Career of Captain John Delaney (1870-1902)?

February 22, 2018 Administrator 0

Background Few officers who served in the Police Department of the City of New York (PDNY) during the last quarter of the 19th century earned as […]

The History of Policing in the City of New York

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Month: February 2018

There’s a Million Stories in the Naked City. This is One of Them – Ptl. Joseph W. Schecker – One of a “Million”

What’s the Deal?; Freemasonry & the PDNY; The Police Square Club of the City of New York

What’s the Deal with the Distinguished Career of Captain John Delaney (1870-1902)?