NYC Patrolman Peter Hart – His Civil War Act of Valor Inspired National Anthem!
Introduction: This is the story of the heroic action of New York City (NYC) police officer, Patrolman Peter Hart, who was a veteran soldier, and […]
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The Career of Italian Squad Detective Michael Mealli
Background Debates on immigration and concerns about admitting criminals into this country have existed for centuries. During each period of immigration, the police dealt with […]
Detective John E. Roberts – A “Negro” Detective’s Heroic, Historic Career
In the history of policing in the City of New York there have been countless men and women whose acts of bravery and valor have […]
“Everybody Loves a Parade!” A Snapshot of the Tradition of Annual Police Parades in NYC – The 1901 Parade
The Police Department of the City of New York (PDNY) had a long tradition of holding annual parades. The purpose of the parades was two-fold. […]
A Brief History of the Mounted Police Association of Greater New York, Inc. & Ban of Honorary Members of Police Associations
In the first decade of the twentieth century, The Police Department of the City of New York (PDNY) permitted the formation of its first […]
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 […]
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 […]